Sid Benton
Born: 8/4/1894 in Buckner, AR, USA
Died: 3/8/1977 in Fayetteville, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-04-18 | Final Game: 1922-04-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Sidney Wright Benton
Biography
Sid Benton, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career was notably brief, spanning just one game on April 18, 1922. Playing during an era when the sport was beginning to transition into a more modern form, Benton found himself part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time marked by the emergence of power hitters and the increasing popularity of the game across the United States.
In his singular appearance, Benton did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of statistical success, his inclusion in a Major League game reflects the competitive nature of the sport and the various paths players took to reach the highest level. Benton's career serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to greatness in baseball, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | AR | 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915 |