Benny Bengough

Benny Bengough was a professional baseball player born in 1898, who played primarily as a position player from 1923 until his retirement on September 24, 1932. Over the course of his career, Bengough participated in 411 games, compiling a total of 287 hits and achieving a batting average of .255. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 108 RBIs and recorded 2 stolen bases. Bengough's career unfolded during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the 1930s. His defensive skills and ability to make contact with the ball were valued, though he was not known for power hitting. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the New York Yankees, helped shape the landscape of baseball during a transformative period in the sport's history. Despite the lack of home runs in his statistics, Bengough's presence on the field and in the clubhouse underscored the importance of versatility and consistency in a player's role.