Allen Benson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1934)
Allen Benson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1934 for the Washington Senators. Across 2 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 12.10 ERA and 4 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
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 11/16/1999 in Viborg, SD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1934-08-19
- Last Game
- 1934-08-26
Full name: Allen Wilbert Benson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | WS1 | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 12.10 | 4.29 (-182%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 12.10 | — | 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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | WS1 | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 9.2 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 13.03 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-08-26 | MIN | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-08-19 | MIN | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-08-26 | MIN | SLA | L | 2.0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-08-19 | MIN | CHW | — | 7.2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
Allen Benson: the record in brief
Allen Benson's major league career runs from a debut on August 19, 1934 to a final game on August 26, 1934. Every season row on the page belongs to the Washington Senators, in 1934. Born on March 28, 1905, in Hurley, SD, USA, Benson is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 185 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Benson's death is recorded on November 16, 1999, in Viborg, SD, USA. The bio lists the given name Allen Wilbert.
The pitching table credits Benson with a 0-1 record and a 12.10 ERA in 2 games. Also on Benson's record: 4 strikeouts. The league ERA over Benson's seasons was 4.29, so the 12.10 figure ran 182.0% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1934, with 2 games and 4 strikeouts.
Benson appears at one position only: pitcher, in 2 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Allen Benson
- Was Allen Benson a pitcher?
- Yes. Allen Benson pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 4 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Allen Benson hit?
- Allen Benson hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Allen Benson play for?
- Allen Benson played for one team, the Washington Senators (1934).
- What were Allen Benson's career stats?
- In 2 games, Allen Benson went 0-1 with a 12.10 ERA, 4 strikeouts, and 9.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Allen Benson play?
- Allen Benson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Allen Benson and how much did he weigh?
- Allen Benson was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- What was Allen Benson's career ERA?
- Allen Benson finished with a 12.10 career ERA, going 0-1 with 4 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Allen Benson have?
- Allen Benson recorded 4 career strikeouts.
- Is Allen Benson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Allen Benson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.