Bradford Bennett
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Bradford Bennett was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars and the New York Black Yankees. In 68 career games, he hit .240 with 49 hits, 6 home runs, and 29 RBI. Bradford Bennett was an All-Star. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 7/8/1981 in East Chicago, IN, USA
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Brandsford Bennett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 204 | 21 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 2 | 16 | 4 | .240 | .299 | .373 | .671 | -145 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career OBP .299 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career SLG .373 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .671 vs. league average .701 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | SNS | NAL | 28 | 89 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 0 | .213 | .267 (-20%) | .335 (-11%) | .387 (-30%) | .722 (-21%) | -286.7 |
| 1941 | SNS | NAL | 12 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | NBY | NN2 | 28 | 89 | 8 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 4 | .270 | .253 (+6%) | .323 (-5%) | .349 (+29%) | .672 (+13%) | 141.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 68 | 204 | 21 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 2 | 16 | 4 | .240 | — | — | — | — | -145 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (51 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 55 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 1 | .236 |
| Away | 31 | 95 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 9 | .263 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-08-23 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942-08-23 | NY5 | NW2 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942-08-01 | NY5 | PH5 | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-07-19 | NY5 | BLG | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-07-19 | NY5 | BLG | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-07-05 | NY5 | BLG | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-07-04 | NY5 | NY6 | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-06-28 | NY5 | BLG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-06-27 | NY5 | PH5 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-06-21 | NY5 | NW2 | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 15 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 30 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bradford Bennett
- Was Bradford Bennett a pitcher?
- No. Bradford Bennett was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Bradford Bennett hit?
- Bradford Bennett hit 6 career home runs with 49 hits.
- What was Bradford Bennett's career batting average?
- Bradford Bennett batted .240 over his career, with 49 hits in 204 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bradford Bennett have?
- Bradford Bennett drove in 29 runs in his career.
- Is Bradford Bennett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bradford Bennett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Bradford Bennett play for?
- Bradford Bennett played for the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars and the New York Black Yankees.