Dennis Bennett
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962-1968)
Dennis Bennett was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1968 for 4 teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 7 seasons. Across 182 career appearances, he went 43-47 with a 3.69 ERA and 572 strikeouts. He also batted .166 with 4 home runs.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 192 lb
- Died
- 3/24/2012 in Klamath Falls, OR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1962-05-12
- Last Game
- 1968-09-29
Full name: Dennis John Bennett
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 9 | 9 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 174.2 | 144 | 74 | 68 | 149 | 3.81 | 3.96 (+4%) | 2297.7 |
| 1963 | PHI | NL | 9 | 5 | 23 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 119.1 | 102 | 35 | 33 | 82 | 2.64 | 3.46 (+24%) | 357.0 |
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 12 | 14 | 41 | 32 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 208.0 | 222 | 85 | 58 | 125 | 3.68 | 3.58 (-3%) | -876.9 |
| 1965 | BOS | AL | 5 | 7 | 34 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 141.2 | 152 | 69 | 53 | 85 | 4.38 | 3.50 (-25%) | -1573.4 |
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 | 75 | 27 | 23 | 47 | 3.24 | 3.52 (+8%) | -563.8 |
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 4 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 69.2 | 72 | 30 | 22 | 34 | 3.88 | 3.30 (-17%) | -2668.6 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.1 | 37 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 5.13 | 3.30 (-55%) | -696.8 |
| 1968 | CAL | AL | 0 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 48.1 | 46 | 19 | 17 | 36 | 3.54 | 2.98 (-19%) | -1003.7 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 43 | 47 | 182 | 127 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 863.0 | 850 | 354 | 281 | 572 | 3.69 | — | -4,729 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | 277 | 18 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 125 | .166 | .219 | .220 | .439 | -839 |
Career AVG .166 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.
Career OBP .219 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.
Career SLG .220 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.
Career OPS .439 vs. league average .680 across their career seasons — 35.5% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 31 | 63 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 23 | .127 | .257 (-51%) | .326 (-49%) | .393 (-56%) | .719 (-53%) | -526.3 |
| 1963 | PHI | NL | 23 | 40 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 20 | .225 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 41 | 66 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 26 | .197 | .250 (-21%) | .312 (-19%) | .377 (-44%) | .690 (-33%) | -312.7 |
| 1965 | BOS | AL | 34 | 39 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 23 | .179 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 16 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .130 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 13 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .120 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CAL | AL | 16 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 182 | 277 | 18 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 125 | .166 | — | — | — | — | -839 | ||
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 (364 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 84 | 122 | 11 | 18 | 1 | 2 | .148 |
| Away | 98 | 155 | 7 | 28 | 3 | 20 | .181 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 84 | 392.2 | 395 | 175 | 113 | 270 | 4.01 |
| Away | 98 | 470.1 | 455 | 179 | 168 | 302 | 3.43 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-09-29 | LAA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-24 | LAA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-22 | LAA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968-09-18 | LAA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-14 | LAA | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1968-09-09 | LAA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-04 | LAA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-08-31 | LAA | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1968-08-26 | LAA | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-08-22 | LAA | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-09-29 | LAA | CHW | L | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-24 | LAA | MIN | — | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-22 | LAA | CLE | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968-09-18 | LAA | MIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968-09-14 | LAA | CHW | — | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968-09-09 | LAA | DET | L | 2.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1968-09-04 | LAA | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968-08-31 | LAA | OAK | L | 8.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 1968-08-26 | LAA | NYY | L | 5.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1968-08-22 | LAA | OAK | L | 8.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 182 |
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Dennis Bennett: the record in brief
According to the bio, Dennis Bennett debuted on May 12, 1962 and played a final game on September 29, 1968. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Phillies (1962 through 1964), the Boston Red Sox (1965 through 1967), the New York Mets (1967), and the California Angels (1968). Bennett played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 5, 1939, in Oakland, CA, USA and a listed size of 192 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Bennett's death is recorded on March 24, 2012, in Klamath Falls, OR, USA. The given name on file is Dennis John Bennett.
Bennett pitched in 182 games, starting 127, and finished with a 43-47 record and 3.69 ERA. The totals include 572 strikeouts, 28 complete games, and 6 shutouts. The league ERA over Bennett's seasons was 3.47, so the 3.69 figure ran 6.4% worse than average. Bennett won 12 games in 1964, the most of any season listed. The strikeout high was 149 in 1962.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dennis Bennett
- What years did Dennis Bennett play?
- Dennis Bennett played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1968.
- Was Dennis Bennett a pitcher?
- Yes. Dennis Bennett pitched in the major leagues, recording 43 wins and 572 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dennis Bennett hit?
- Dennis Bennett hit 4 career home runs with 46 hits.
- What teams did Dennis Bennett play for?
- Dennis Bennett played for 4 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1962–1964), the Boston Red Sox (1965–1967), the New York Mets (1967), and the California Angels (1968).
- What were Dennis Bennett's career stats?
- In 182 games, Dennis Bennett went 43-47 with a 3.69 ERA, 572 strikeouts, 863.0 innings pitched, and 6 saves. At the plate he had 46 hits and 4 home runs.
- What position did Dennis Bennett play?
- Dennis Bennett played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dennis Bennett and how much did he weigh?
- Dennis Bennett was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 192 pounds.
- What was Dennis Bennett's career ERA?
- Dennis Bennett finished with a 3.69 career ERA, going 43-47 with 572 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dennis Bennett have?
- Dennis Bennett recorded 572 career strikeouts.
- Is Dennis Bennett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dennis Bennett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.