Rube Benton, baseball player, 1910-1925

Rube Benton

Born: 6/27/1890 in Clinton, NC, USA

Died: 12/12/1937 in Dothan, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-06-28 | Final Game: 1925-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Cleave Benton

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Biography

Rube Benton was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1910 to 1925. Born in 1890, Benton made a name for himself in the early decades of the 20th century, a time when the game was evolving and the role of pitchers was becoming increasingly significant. Over his 15-year career, he compiled a record of 150 wins and 144 losses, with an impressive earned run average of 3.09. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he tallied a total of 950 strikeouts, complemented by 21 saves, a testament to his effectiveness both as a starter and a reliever. Benton played during a transformative period in baseball, where the sport was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensively charged environment. His pitching style was characterized by a combination of finesse and strategic gameplay, allowing him to navigate challenging lineups and contribute to his teams' successes. Throughout his career, Benton left an indelible mark on the game, earning respect from peers and fans alike for his skill on the mound and his contributions to the teams he played for. His legacy endures as a reflection of a pivotal time in baseball history, showcasing the artistry and athleticism that defined the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
150 144 437 305 145 24 21 2517.3 2472 863 52 712 950 3.09 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1910 CIN NL 0 1 12 2 0 0 0 38.0 44 20 23 15 4.74 -951.6
1911 CIN NL 3 3 6 6 5 0 0 44.7 44 10 23 28 2.01 118.4
1912 CIN NL 18 20 50 39 22 2 2 302.0 316 104 118 162 3.10 1236.7
1913 CIN NL 11 7 23 22 9 1 0 144.3 140 56 60 68 3.49 -1284.3
1914 CIN NL 16 18 41 31 16 5 2 271.0 223 89 95 121 2.96 336.0
1915 CIN NL 6 13 35 21 6 2 4 176.3 165 65 67 83 3.32 -421.2
1915 NY1 NL 3 5 10 7 3 0 1 60.7 57 19 9 26 2.82 1011.2
1916 NY1 NL 16 8 38 30 15 3 2 238.7 210 76 58 115 2.87 1513.0
1917 NY1 NL 15 9 35 25 14 3 3 215.0 190 65 41 70 2.72 562.4
1918 NY1 NL 1 2 3 3 2 0 0 24.0 17 5 3 9 1.88 549.3
1919 NY1 NL 17 11 35 28 11 1 2 209.0 181 61 52 53 2.63 -174.6
1920 NY1 NL 9 16 33 25 12 4 2 193.3 222 65 31 52 3.03 908.4
1921 NY1 NL 5 2 18 9 3 1 0 72.0 72 23 17 11 2.88 300.5
1923 CIN NL 14 10 33 26 15 0 1 219.0 243 89 57 59 3.66 865.8
1924 CIN NL 7 9 32 15 6 1 1 162.7 166 50 24 42 2.77 3564.2
1925 CIN NL 9 10 33 16 6 1 1 146.7 182 66 34 36 4.05 2755.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
437 825 45 142 19 4 1 60 4 22 188 0.172 0.196 0.208 0.404 -4904.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1910 CIN NL 12 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.091 0.0
1911 CIN NL 6 14 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 6 0.143 0.0
1912 CIN NL 50 104 6 14 3 0 0 9 1 0 31 0.135 -1009.6
1913 CIN NL 23 48 8 10 0 1 0 8 0 4 7 0.208 -169.9
1914 CIN NL 41 91 4 13 2 1 0 7 1 1 31 0.143 -731.1
1915 CIN NL 35 53 1 11 1 0 0 3 0 0 11 0.208 -286.3
1915 NY1 NL 10 23 2 5 2 0 0 4 1 0 5 0.217 -286.3
1916 NY1 NL 38 78 3 7 0 1 0 3 1 2 21 0.090 -786.5
1917 NY1 NL 35 72 1 12 1 1 0 2 0 2 18 0.167 -428.4
1918 NY1 NL 3 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.143 0.0
1919 NY1 NL 35 67 5 13 0 0 1 7 0 0 8 0.194 -388.8
1920 NY1 NL 33 65 3 6 0 0 0 3 0 0 14 0.092 -796.0
1921 NY1 NL 18 21 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.143 0.0
1923 CIN NL 33 80 5 23 3 0 0 4 0 1 12 0.287 -207.5
1924 CIN NL 32 46 5 12 2 0 0 3 0 5 10 0.261 -100.7
1925 CIN NL 33 45 0 9 2 0 0 4 0 4 3 0.200 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1917 WS NY1 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 1 2 2 0 14.0 9 0 1 8 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1917 WS NY1 1 1 2 2 0 14.0 9 0 1 8 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 437 2 75 680 29 23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 CIN P 12 2 1 13 0 1
1911 CIN P 6 0 0 6 1 2
1912 CIN P 50 0 13 78 3 2
1913 CIN P 23 0 0 35 4 0
1914 CIN P 41 0 9 70 5 3
1915 CIN P 35 0 7 56 2 2
1915 NY1 P 10 0 1 16 1 0
1916 NY1 P 38 0 6 57 0 3
1917 NY1 P 35 0 2 58 3 0
1918 NY1 P 3 0 1 7 0 1
1919 NY1 P 35 0 3 60 0 0
1920 NY1 P 33 0 13 74 2 0
1921 NY1 P 18 0 2 16 1 1
1923 CIN P 33 0 7 57 2 2
1924 CIN P 32 0 7 46 4 3
1925 CIN P 33 0 3 31 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 437