Luther Bonin
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1914)
Luther Bonin was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1914 for the St. Louis Browns and the Buffalo Blues, a span of 2 seasons. In 21 career games, he hit .182 with 14 hits and 4 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 178 lb
- Died
- 1/3/1966 in Sycamore, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-04-13
- Last Game
- 1914-05-16
Full name: Ernest Luther Bonin
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 | .182 | .250 | .260 | .510 | -258 |
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 .510 vs. league average .665 across their career seasons — 23.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 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 | .184 | .255 (-28%) | .322 (-21%) | .339 (-22%) | .661 (-22%) | -258.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 21 | 77 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 11 | .182 | — | — | — | — | -258 | ||
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 (21 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .100 |
| Away | 17 | 67 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 6 | .194 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-05-16 | BUF | CHF | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1914-05-15 | BUF | CHF | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-05-11 | BUF | BLF | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-05-09 | BUF | KCF | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-05-08 | BUF | KCF | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-05-07 | BUF | KCF | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914-05-06 | BUF | CHF | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-05-05 | BUF | CHF | W | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-05-04 | BUF | CHF | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-05-03 | BUF | IND | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 20 |
Luther Bonin: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 13, 1913 and the final game on May 16, 1914, Luther Bonin built the record summarized on this page. Bonin played for the St. Louis Browns (1913) and the Buffalo Buffeds (1914). Bonin played primarily as a right fielder and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 13, 1888, in Greenhill, IN, USA and a listed size of 5'9" and 178 pounds. Bonin's death is recorded on January 3, 1966, in Sycamore, OH, USA. Bonin's full given name, per the bio, is Ernest Luther Bonin.
Bonin collected 14 hits in 77 at bats across 21 games, good for a .182 batting average, plus 4 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .250 and the slugging percentage .260, for an OPS of .510. Set against a .257 league average for the same years, Bonin's .182 average sits 29.3% below it. In OPS terms, Bonin's .510 stands 23.4% below the league's .665. The highest hit total in a season was 14, in 1914. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .184 in 1914, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luther Bonin
- What years did Luther Bonin play?
- Luther Bonin played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1914.
- Was Luther Bonin a pitcher?
- No. Luther Bonin was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Luther Bonin hit?
- Luther Bonin hit 0 career home runs with 14 hits.
- What teams did Luther Bonin play for?
- Luther Bonin played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1913) and the Buffalo Buffeds (1914).
- What were Luther Bonin's career stats?
- In 21 games, Luther Bonin had 14 hits, 4 RBI, 6 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Luther Bonin play?
- Luther Bonin played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Luther Bonin and how much did he weigh?
- Luther Bonin was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 178 pounds.
- What was Luther Bonin's career batting average?
- Luther Bonin batted .182 over his career, with 14 hits in 77 at bats.
- How many RBI did Luther Bonin have?
- Luther Bonin drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Luther Bonin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Luther Bonin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.