Drafted in the 9th round (272nd overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 2009 (signed for $100,000).
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Ben Theriot shut down the running game as well as any college catcher in 2009, throwing out 18 of 24 basestealers. His arm strength is just average, but he enhances it with quick feet and a fast release. He's a decent receiver. Six-foot-1 and 195 pounds, he's a lefthanded hitter with an inside-out approach.
Career Transactions
C Ben Theriot retired.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals placed C Ben Theriot on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to April 22, 2012.
Ben Theriot roster status changed by Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals placed C Ben Theriot on the temporarily inactive list.
C Ben Theriot assigned to Kansas City Royals.
C Ben Theriot assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals from Burlington Bees.
Ben Theriot assigned to Burlington Bees from Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
Ben Theriot assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals from Wilmington Blue Rocks.
Ben Theriot assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks from Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
Ben Theriot assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals from Wilmington Blue Rocks.
Ben Theriot assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks from Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
Ben Theriot assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals from Wilmington Blue Rocks.
Ben Theriot assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks from Idaho Falls Chukars.
Ben Theriot roster status changed by Idaho Falls Chukars.
C Ben Theriot assigned to Idaho Falls Chukars from Kansas City Royals.
Kansas City Royals signed C Ben Theriot.
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