Luther Bonin, baseball player, 1913-1914

Luther Bonin

Born: 1/13/1888 in Greenhill, IN, USA

Died: 1/3/1966 in Sycamore, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-13 | Final Game: 1914-05-16

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Ernest Luther Bonin

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Biography

Luther Bonin was a professional baseball player born in 1888, whose career spanned from 1913 to 1914. He played primarily as a position player, making a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly in the wake of the deadball era. Bonin participated in a total of 21 games, where he recorded 14 hits, contributing to a batting average of .182. Despite not hitting any home runs, he managed to drive in 4 runs and displayed his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Although Bonin's time in the league was short-lived, his involvement during this transitional period in baseball history is noteworthy. Players like Bonin played a crucial role in the sport's development, paving the way for future generations. His career exemplified the challenges and opportunities faced by many athletes of his era, reflecting the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 77 6 14 4 1 0 4 3 7 11 0.182 0.250 0.260 0.510 -269.1

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.510 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1913 SLA AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1914 BUF FL 20 76 6 14 4 1 0 4 3 7 11 0.184 .255 (-28%) .322 (-21%) .339 (-22%) .661 (-22%) -269.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 20 0 28 4 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 BUF OF 20 0 28 4 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 20