Marvin Benard
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-2003)
Marvin Benard was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2003 for the San Francisco Giants, a span of 9 seasons. In 891 career games, he hit .271 with 714 hits, 54 home runs, and 260 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-09-05
- Last Game
- 2003-09-27
Full name: Marvin Larry Benard
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 891 | 2,630 | 441 | 714 | 138 | 21 | 54 | 260 | 105 | 265 | 454 | .271 | .343 | .402 | .744 | -1,026 |
Career AVG .271 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .343 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .402 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career OPS .744 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SFN | NL | 13 | 34 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | .382 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SFN | NL | 135 | 488 | 89 | 121 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 25 | 59 | 84 | .248 | .269 (-8%) | .340 (-2%) | .426 (-23%) | .767 (-14%) | -986.2 |
| 1997 | SFN | NL | 84 | 114 | 13 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 29 | .228 | .266 (-15%) | .336 (-6%) | .419 (-31%) | .756 (-20%) | -348.4 |
| 1998 | SFN | NL | 121 | 286 | 41 | 92 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 11 | 34 | 39 | .322 | .266 (+21%) | .335 (+18%) | .420 (+3%) | .755 (+10%) | 689.1 |
| 1999 | SFN | NL | 149 | 562 | 100 | 163 | 36 | 5 | 16 | 64 | 27 | 55 | 97 | .290 | .271 (+7%) | .344 (+4%) | .433 (+5%) | .778 (+5%) | 615.4 |
| 2000 | SFN | NL | 149 | 560 | 102 | 147 | 27 | 6 | 12 | 55 | 22 | 63 | 97 | .263 | .270 (-3%) | .344 (-1%) | .437 (-9%) | .782 (-6%) | -474.1 |
| 2001 | SFN | NL | 129 | 392 | 70 | 104 | 19 | 2 | 15 | 44 | 10 | 29 | 66 | .265 | .263 (+1%) | .332 (-4%) | .426 (+3%) | .758 (avg) | -39.2 |
| 2002 | SFN | NL | 65 | 123 | 16 | 34 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 26 | .276 | .261 (+6%) | .331 (-3%) | .416 (-2%) | .747 (-3%) | -74.4 |
| 2003 | SFN | NL | 46 | 71 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | .197 | .264 (-25%) | .332 (-29%) | .422 (-37%) | .754 (-33%) | -408.1 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 891 | 2,630 | 441 | 714 | 138 | 21 | 54 | 260 | 105 | 265 | 454 | .271 | — | — | — | — | -1,026 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (891 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 463 | 1305 | 232 | 351 | 22 | 119 | .269 |
| Away | 428 | 1325 | 209 | 363 | 32 | 141 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-27 | SFG | LAD | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-26 | SFG | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-24 | SFG | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-23 | SFG | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-21 | SFG | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-18 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-16 | SFG | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-15 | SFG | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-14 | SFG | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-09 | SFG | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SFN | OF | 7 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | SFN | OF | 132 | 118 | 309 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | SFN | OF | 36 | 11 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | SFN | OF | 79 | 57 | 109 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | SFN | OF | 142 | 127 | 323 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 | SFN | OF | 141 | 130 | 323 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | SFN | OF | 109 | 85 | 213 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| 2002 | SFN | OF | 38 | 17 | 50 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SFN | OF | 21 | 13 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 102 |
| Center Field | 456 |
| Right Field | 239 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SFN | NL | $4,200,000 |
| 2002 | SFN | NL | $4,200,000 |
| 2001 | SFN | NL | $2,700,000 |
| 2000 | SFN | NL | $1,125,000 |
| 1999 | SFN | NL | $850,000 |
| 1998 | SFN | NL | $250,000 |
| 1997 | SFN | NL | $185,000 |
| 1996 | SFN | NL | $110,500 |
| 1995 | SFN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $13,729,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Harbor College | Wilmington | CA | 1989, 1990 |
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston | ID | 1991, 1992 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Marvin Benard (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Marvin Benard: the record in brief
September 5, 1995 and September 27, 2003 bracket Marvin Benard's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Every season row on the page belongs to the San Francisco Giants, from 1995 through 2003. At 5'10" and 180 pounds, Benard is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Benard threw and hit left-handed. The recorded birth is January 20, 1971, in Bluefields, Zelaya, Nicaragua. Marvin Benard was the playing name; the full given name is Marvin Larry.
Benard finished with 714 hits from 2,630 at bats in 891 games, which works out to .271, adding 54 homers, 260 runs batted in, and 105 stolen bases. Benard got on base at a .343 rate and slugged .402 (.744 OPS). Against a .267 league average for those years, Benard's .271 average was near the norm. The home run peak was 16 in 1999 with the San Francisco Giants. No season topped the 163 hits of 1999. Benard stole 27 bases in 1999, the most of any season listed. In 1999, a season of regular play, Benard hit .290 while the league hit .271.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marvin Benard
- What years did Marvin Benard play?
- Marvin Benard played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2003.
- Was Marvin Benard a pitcher?
- No. Marvin Benard was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Marvin Benard hit?
- Marvin Benard hit 54 career home runs with 714 hits.
- What was Marvin Benard's career batting average?
- Marvin Benard batted .271 over his career, with 714 hits in 2,630 at bats.
- How many RBI did Marvin Benard have?
- Marvin Benard drove in 260 runs in his career.
- Is Marvin Benard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marvin Benard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.