Shayne Bennett
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-1999)
Shayne Bennett was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999 for the Montreal Expos, a span of 3 seasons. Across 83 career appearances, he went 5-7 with a 5.87 ERA and 71 strikeouts.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-08-22
- Last Game
- 1999-08-15
Full name: Shayne Anthony 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MON | NL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.2 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 3.18 | 4.39 (+28%) | -199.5 |
| 1998 | MON | NL | 5 | 5 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 91.2 | 97 | 56 | 45 | 59 | 5.50 | 4.43 (-24%) | -513.0 |
| 1999 | MON | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 24 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 14.29 | 4.71 (-204%) | -953.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 5 | 7 | 83 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 125.2 | 142 | 82 | 57 | 71 | 5.87 | — | -1,666 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .000 | .182 | .000 | .182 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .182 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .182 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 76.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MON | NL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MON | NL | 62 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MON | NL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 83 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (166 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 45 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 65.2 | 56 | 28 | 24 | 34 | 3.84 |
| Away | 45 | 60.0 | 86 | 54 | 33 | 37 | 8.10 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-15 | WSN | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-05-01 | WSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-04-29 | WSN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-23 | WSN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-15 | WSN | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-25 | WSN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-24 | WSN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-20 | WSN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-15 | WSN | MIA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-02 | WSN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-15 | WSN | COL | L | 4.0 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999-05-01 | WSN | STL | — | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999-04-29 | WSN | SFG | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-04-23 | WSN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-15 | WSN | MIL | — | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-25 | WSN | STL | L | 0.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998-09-24 | WSN | STL | — | 1.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998-09-20 | WSN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-15 | WSN | MIA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-02 | WSN | SFG | — | 0.2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 83 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MON | NL | $230,000 |
| 1998 | MON | NL | $172,500 |
| 1997 | MON | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $552,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of DuPage | Glen Ellyn | IL | 1993 |
| Parkland College | Champaign | IL | 1992 |
Shayne Bennett: the record in brief
According to the bio, Shayne Bennett debuted on August 22, 1997 and played a final game on August 15, 1999. Every season row on the page belongs to the Montreal Expos, from 1997 through 1999. The bio lists Bennett as a pitcher who threw and hit right-handed. Bennett is listed at 6-foot-5 and 200 pounds. Bennett was born on April 10, 1972, in Adelaide, SA, Australia. Shayne Bennett was the playing name; the full given name is Shayne Anthony.
Across 83 games (1 starts), Bennett recorded 5 wins against 7 losses with a 5.87 ERA. Bennett had 71 strikeouts. The league ERA over Bennett's seasons was 4.51, so the 5.87 figure ran 30.1% worse than average. The best win total was 5, in 1998. 1998 was Bennett's sharpest full season, a 5.50 ERA against the league's 4.43.
Every defensive appearance on record for Bennett, 83 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Bennett with 5 putouts, 15 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shayne Bennett
- What years did Shayne Bennett play?
- Shayne Bennett played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999.
- Was Shayne Bennett a pitcher?
- Yes. Shayne Bennett pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 71 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Shayne Bennett hit?
- Shayne Bennett hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Shayne Bennett's career batting average?
- Shayne Bennett batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 9 at bats.
- What was Shayne Bennett's career ERA?
- Shayne Bennett finished with a 5.87 career ERA, going 5-7 with 71 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Shayne Bennett have?
- Shayne Bennett recorded 71 career strikeouts.