Fred Bennett
Born: 3/15/1902 in Atkins, AR, USA
Died: 5/12/1957 in Atkins, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-04-13 | Final Game: 1931-07-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: James Fred Bennett
Biography
Fred Bennett was a professional baseball player born in 1902 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1931. Throughout his career, Bennett appeared in 39 games, showcasing his skills primarily with the bat. He achieved a notable batting average of .278, accumulating 27 hits, which included one home run and seven runs batted in. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his total of zero stolen bases, Bennett's offensive contributions reflected a solid, if brief, tenure in the game.
Bennett's career unfolded during a period of transitional baseball, where the game was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more offensive style. His performance, while limited in terms of games played, demonstrated the potential of players during this time to impact the game, albeit often overshadowed by more prominent figures. After his retirement on July 28, 1931, Bennett's contributions remained part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history, illustrating the diverse paths players took in the evolving landscape of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 97 | 6 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0.278 | 0.327 | 0.371 | 0.698 | -50.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 32 | 89 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0.281 | -50.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 22 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | SLA | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | PIT | OF | 21 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 20 |