Gus Bono

Born: 8/29/1894 in Doe Run, MO, USA

Died: 12/3/1948 in Dearborn, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-13 | Final Game: 1920-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Adlai Wendell Bono

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Biography

Gus Bono was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose career in Major League Baseball spanned a brief period from September 13, 1920, to October 3, 1920. Bono played as a position player, appearing in a total of four games during his time in the league. Unfortunately, his offensive performance was limited, as he finished his career without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of .0. Despite the brevity of his career, Bono's presence in the early 1920s places him within a fascinating transitional period for baseball, marked by the tail end of the deadball era and the burgeoning excitement of the live-ball era. His experiences in the game, albeit limited, reflect the challenges faced by many players of his time who sought to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. While Bono's statistical contributions may not have resonated in the historical annals of baseball, his journey serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to achieve greatness in America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	4	1	0	0	0	12.3	17	12	0	6	4	8.76	0

Career ERA 8.76 vs. league average 3.45 across their career seasons — 154.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1920	WSN	AL	0	2	4	1	0	0	0	12.3	17	12	6	4	8.76	3.45 (-154%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	0.250	0.000	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 64.0% 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
1920	WSN	AL	4	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	5	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	WS1	P	4	0	0	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4