Herschel Bennett
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1923-1927)
Herschel Bennett was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1927 for the St. Louis Browns, a span of 5 seasons. In 312 career games, he hit .276 with 242 hits, 7 home runs, and 104 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- Died
- 9/9/1964 in Springfield, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1923-04-19
- Last Game
- 1927-10-01
Full name: Herschel Emmett Bennett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | 877 | 135 | 242 | 41 | 13 | 7 | 104 | 13 | 58 | 65 | .276 | .327 | .376 | .704 | -773 |
Career AVG .276 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career SLG .376 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .704 vs. league average .740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | SLA | AL | 41 | 94 | 16 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 6 | .330 | .283 (+16%) | .345 (+5%) | .389 (+20%) | .734 (+13%) | 187.3 |
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 93 | 298 | 46 | 83 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 37 | 4 | 18 | 16 | .279 | .288 (-3%) | .349 (-7%) | .407 (-8%) | .756 (-8%) | -405.0 |
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 80 | 225 | 33 | 60 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 22 | 21 | .267 | .279 (-5%) | .345 (-2%) | .390 (-8%) | .735 (-5%) | -181.2 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 93 | 256 | 40 | 68 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 6 | 14 | 21 | .266 | .282 (-6%) | .344 (-10%) | .392 (-7%) | .736 (-8%) | -374.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 312 | 877 | 135 | 242 | 41 | 13 | 7 | 104 | 13 | 58 | 65 | .276 | — | — | — | — | -773 | ||
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 (312 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 163 | 457 | 80 | 135 | 7 | 69 | .295 |
| Away | 149 | 421 | 55 | 107 | 0 | 33 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-10-01 | SLA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-10-01 | SLA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-30 | SLA | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-30 | SLA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-25 | SLA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927-09-24 | SLA | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-22 | SLA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-21 | SLA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-20 | SLA | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927-09-16 | SLA | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 101 |
| Center Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 81 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Herschel Bennett
- What years did Herschel Bennett play?
- Herschel Bennett played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1927.
- Was Herschel Bennett a pitcher?
- No. Herschel Bennett was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Herschel Bennett hit?
- Herschel Bennett hit 7 career home runs with 242 hits.
- What was Herschel Bennett's career batting average?
- Herschel Bennett batted .276 over his career, with 242 hits in 877 at bats.
- How many RBI did Herschel Bennett have?
- Herschel Bennett drove in 104 runs in his career.
- Is Herschel Bennett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Herschel Bennett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.