• Full name John Bennett Sousa
  • Born 04/06/1995 in North Palm Beach, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Virginia
  • Debut 04/08/2022
  • Drafted in the 10th round (288th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2018 (signed for $10,000).
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    A four-year, senior reliever with the Cavaliers, Sousa is a 6-foot-3 pitcher with a fastball/slider combination who has never put up the numbers scout are looking for in the ACC. This spring he posted a 5.23 ERA with 61 strikeouts and 22 walks through 23 appearances and 43 innings of work. Over his last two seasons he’s struck out 12+ batters per nine innings, but his walk rate has been high throughout his time in college. Sousa was drafted by the Nationals in the 34th round of the 2017 draft and was seen frequently out of high school where he seemed like a top-three-round pick with a 90-94 mph fastball with life and and a quick arm. His performance has never lived up to the hype that his prep career might have suggested.

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  • Houston Astros activated LHP Bennett Sousa.
  • Milwaukee Brewers optioned LHP Bennett Sousa to Nashville Sounds.
  • Nashville Sounds activated LHP Bennett Sousa.
  • Milwaukee Brewers optioned LHP Bennett Sousa to Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers activated LHP Bennett Sousa from the 60-day injured list.
  • Milwaukee Brewers reassigned LHP Bennett Sousa to the minor leagues.
  • Milwaukee Brewers sent LHP Bennett Sousa on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers sent LHP Bennett Sousa on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers sent LHP Bennett Sousa on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers sent LHP Bennett Sousa on a rehab assignment to ACL Brewers.
  • Milwaukee Brewers transferred LHP Bennett Sousa from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Left shoulder nerve irritation.
  • Milwaukee Brewers placed LHP Bennett Sousa on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 8, 2023. Left shoulder nerve irritation.
  • Milwaukee Brewers recalled LHP Bennett Sousa from Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers recalled LHP Bennett Sousa from Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers optioned LHP Bennett Sousa to Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers optioned LHP Bennett Sousa to Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers recalled LHP Bennett Sousa from Nashville Sounds.
  • Milwaukee Brewers recalled LHP Bennett Sousa from Nashville Sounds.
  • Nashville Sounds activated LHP Bennett Sousa from the 7-day injured list.
  • Nashville Sounds placed LHP Bennett Sousa on the 7-day injured list retroactive to April 24, 2023.
  • Cincinnati Reds traded LHP Bennett Sousa to Milwaukee Brewers for cash.
  • LHP Bennett Sousa assigned to Nashville Sounds.
  • Cincinnati Reds designated LHP Bennett Sousa for assignment.
  • Cincinnati Reds optioned LHP Bennett Sousa to Louisville Bats.
  • Louisville Bats activated LHP Bennett Sousa.
  • Cincinnati Reds claimed LHP Bennett Sousa off waivers from Chicago White Sox.
  • Chicago White Sox designated LHP Bennett Sousa for assignment.

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