Dennis Bennett
Born: 10/5/1939 in Oakland, CA, USA
Died: 3/24/2012 in Klamath Falls, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-05-12 | Final Game: 1968-09-29
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 192 lbs
Full name: Dennis John Bennett
Biography
Dennis Bennett was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1939, who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1968. During his career, he showcased his talents on the mound with a record of 43 wins and 47 losses, and he finished his tenure with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.69. Bennett struck out a total of 572 batters and recorded 6 saves, contributing to his team's efforts in a competitive era marked by the emergence of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies.
Bennett's playing style was characterized by his ability to manage games effectively, often relying on a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches to keep hitters off balance. He played during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the dominance of the deadball era into a more dynamic age defined by offensive prowess. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he remains a respected figure for his dedication and skill on the mound.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 47 | 182 | 127 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 863.0 | 850 | 354 | 98 | 281 | 572 | 3.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 9 | 9 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 174.7 | 144 | 74 | 68 | 149 | 3.81 | 2297.7 |
| 1963 | PHI | NL | 9 | 5 | 23 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 119.3 | 102 | 35 | 33 | 82 | 2.64 | 357.0 |
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 12 | 14 | 41 | 32 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 208.0 | 222 | 85 | 58 | 125 | 3.68 | -914.5 |
| 1965 | BOS | AL | 5 | 7 | 34 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 141.7 | 152 | 69 | 53 | 85 | 4.38 | -1619.3 |
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 | 75 | 27 | 23 | 47 | 3.24 | -572.5 |
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 4 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 69.7 | 72 | 30 | 22 | 34 | 3.88 | -2706.9 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 37 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 5.13 | -700.5 |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 0 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 48.3 | 46 | 19 | 17 | 36 | 3.54 | - |
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 | 0.166 | 0.219 | 0.220 | 0.439 | -893.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 31 | 63 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0.127 | -556.6 |
| 1963 | PHI | NL | 23 | 40 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.225 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 41 | 66 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 0.197 | -336.4 |
| 1965 | BOS | AL | 34 | 39 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 16 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 13 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.120 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 16 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 182 | 127 | 41 | 138 | 9 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PHI | P | 31 | 24 | 8 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | PHI | P | 23 | 16 | 6 | 21 | 1 | 3 |
| 1964 | PHI | P | 41 | 32 | 11 | 37 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | BOS | P | 34 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | BOS | P | 16 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | BOS | P | 13 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | NYN | P | 8 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | CAL | P | 16 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 182 |