• Full name Karl August Benusa
  • Born 01/30/1991 in Oakmont, PA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Riverview
  • Drafted in the 8th round (237th overall) by the San Francisco Giants in 2009 (signed for $125,000).
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    Outfielder Gus Benusa generated a bit of buzz late in the spring, and some scouts had heard that clubs would consider him as early as the seventh round. Others aren't sold. Benusa has a mature 5-foot-11 frame and a good lefthanded swing. He profiles as an average hitter with fringe-average speed and below-average power. He's an average defender with slightly below-average arm strength. Benusa is committed to Duquesne but is considered signable.

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