Bugs Bennett
Born: 4/19/1892 in Kansas City, MO, USA
Died: 11/21/1957 in Noel, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1918-07-20 | Final Game: 1921-08-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 163 lbs
Full name: Joseph Harley Bennett
Biography
Bugs Bennett, born in 1892, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1918 to 1921, during a transformative period in Major League Baseball marked by the aftermath of World War I and the gradual evolution of the game toward a more offense-oriented style. Although Bennett's major league tenure was brief, appearing in only 10 games, he left a notable mark with a solid batting average of 0.364, showcasing his ability to hit effectively during his limited opportunities.
During his time in the league, which coincided with the tail end of the deadball era, Bennett did not register any home runs or RBIs, and he did not attempt any stolen bases. Despite the modest statistical output, his batting average indicated a potential that may have gone untapped in a limited role. While he did not achieve long-term success at the major league level, Bennett remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport during an era of significant change.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33.7 | 42 | 25 | 3 | 29 | 5 | 6.68 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | SLA | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3.48 | -713.5 |
| 1921 | CHW | AL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6.11 | - |
| 1921 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 14.29 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.364 | 0.364 | 0.364 | 0.727 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | SLA | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | CHW | AL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | SLA | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | SLA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | SLA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |