Pug Bennett
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906-1907)
Pug Bennett was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1907 for the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 2 seasons. In 240 career games, he hit .248 with 228 hits, 1 home runs, and 55 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 61.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 9/10/1935 in Kirkland, WA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1906-04-12
- Last Game
- 1907-09-29
Full name: Justin Titus Bennett
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 919 | 86 | 228 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 55 | 27 | 77 | 105 | .248 | .312 | .297 | .609 | 61 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .297 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .609 vs. league average .618 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | SLN | NL | 153 | 595 | 66 | 156 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 34 | 20 | 56 | 72 | .262 | .247 (+6%) | .307 (+9%) | .315 (+1%) | .622 (+5%) | 665.2 |
| 1907 | SLN | NL | 87 | 324 | 20 | 72 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 21 | 33 | .222 | .245 (-9%) | .304 (-11%) | .308 (-16%) | .613 (-13%) | -604.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 240 | 919 | 86 | 228 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 55 | 27 | 77 | 105 | .248 | — | — | — | — | 61 | ||
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 (240 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 118 | 462 | 41 | 126 | 1 | 20 | .273 |
| Away | 122 | 457 | 45 | 102 | 0 | 14 | .223 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-09-29 | STL | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-25 | STL | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-24 | STL | BRO | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-20 | STL | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-17 | STL | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-16 | STL | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907-09-16 | STL | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907-09-15 | STL | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-14 | STL | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-09-13 | STL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 236 |
| Third Base | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College | Carlinville | IL | 1896 |
Pug Bennett: the record in brief
According to the bio, Pug Bennett debuted on April 12, 1906 and played a final game on September 29, 1907. Bennett's only club in the season tables is the St. Louis Cardinals. At 5'11" and 165 pounds, Bennett is listed as a second baseman. The bio says Bennett batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Bennett was born on February 20, 1874, in Ponca, NE, USA. Bennett's death is recorded on September 10, 1935, in Kirkland, WA, USA. Pug Bennett was the playing name; the full given name is Justin Titus.
Bennett's career batting table shows 240 games, 919 at bats and 228 hits, a .248 average, along with 1 home run, 55 runs batted in, and 27 stolen bases. Bennett's career OPS of .609 combines a .312 on-base mark with .297 slugging. Against a .246 league average for those years, Bennett's .248 average was near the norm. No season topped the 156 hits of 1906. Bennett stole 20 bases in 1906, the most of any season listed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pug Bennett
- What years did Pug Bennett play?
- Pug Bennett played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1907.
- Was Pug Bennett a pitcher?
- No. Pug Bennett was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Pug Bennett hit?
- Pug Bennett hit 1 career home runs with 228 hits.
- What was Pug Bennett's career batting average?
- Pug Bennett batted .248 over his career, with 228 hits in 919 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pug Bennett have?
- Pug Bennett drove in 55 runs in his career.
- Is Pug Bennett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pug Bennett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.