Bennie Tate
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1924-1934)
Bennie Tate was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1934 for 4 teams, including the Washington Senators, a span of 11 seasons. In 566 career games, he hit .279 with 435 hits, 4 home runs, and 173 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 165 lb
- Died
- 10/27/1973 in West Frankfort, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1924-04-29
- Last Game
- 1934-07-28
Full name: Henry Bennett Tate
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 566 | 1,560 | 144 | 435 | 68 | 16 | 4 | 173 | 5 | 118 | 51 | .279 | .330 | .351 | .681 | -1,903 |
Career AVG .279 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .330 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .351 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career OPS .681 vs. league average .745 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | WS1 | AL | 21 | 43 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .302 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1925 | WS1 | AL | 16 | 27 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .481 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | WS1 | AL | 59 | 142 | 17 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 1 | .268 | .279 (-4%) | .345 (-2%) | .390 (-10%) | .735 (-6%) | -134.9 |
| 1927 | WS1 | AL | 61 | 131 | 12 | 41 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 8 | 4 | .313 | .282 (+11%) | .344 (+4%) | .392 (-1%) | .736 (+1%) | 36.7 |
| 1928 | WS1 | AL | 57 | 122 | 10 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 4 | .246 | .280 (-12%) | .342 (-12%) | .395 (-25%) | .737 (-19%) | -364.7 |
| 1929 | WS1 | AL | 81 | 265 | 26 | 78 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 16 | 8 | .294 | .289 (+2%) | .353 (-5%) | .415 (-13%) | .769 (-9%) | -428.0 |
| 1930 | WS1 | AL | 14 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1930 | CHA | AL | 72 | 230 | 26 | 73 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 18 | 10 | .317 | .293 (+8%) | .354 (+4%) | .429 (-11%) | .784 (-4%) | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CHA | AL | 89 | 273 | 27 | 73 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 26 | 10 | .267 | .276 (-3%) | .338 (-2%) | .388 (-14%) | .726 (-9%) | -345.8 |
| 1932 | CHA | AL | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 81 | 273 | 21 | 67 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 6 | .245 | .275 (-11%) | .335 (-11%) | .391 (-11%) | .726 (-11%) | 0.0 |
| 1934 | CHN | NL | 11 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 566 | 1,560 | 144 | 435 | 68 | 16 | 4 | 173 | 5 | 118 | 51 | .279 | — | — | — | — | -1,237 | ||
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 (565 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 303 | 798 | 74 | 218 | 3 | 104 | .273 |
| Away | 262 | 761 | 69 | 216 | 1 | 70 | .284 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-07-28 | CHC | CIN | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934-06-29 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-06-20 | CHC | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-26 | CHC | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-05-23 | CHC | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-05-22 | CHC | BRO | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-05-19 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-15 | CHC | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-14 | CHC | NY1 | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-05-11 | CHC | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | WS1 | C | 14 | 0 | 33 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 1925 | WS1 | C | 14 | 0 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 1926 | WS1 | C | 45 | 0 | 109 | 35 | 6 | 3 |
| 1927 | WS1 | C | 39 | 0 | 148 | 24 | 4 | 4 |
| 1928 | WS1 | C | 30 | 0 | 111 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| 1929 | WS1 | C | 74 | 0 | 291 | 49 | 10 | 10 |
| 1930 | WS1 | C | 9 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | CHA | C | 70 | 0 | 219 | 40 | 5 | 5 |
| 1931 | CHA | C | 85 | 0 | 310 | 69 | 5 | 11 |
| 1932 | CHA | C | 4 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | BOS | C | 76 | 0 | 244 | 50 | 8 | 7 |
| 1934 | CHN | C | 8 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 469 |
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Bennie Tate: the record in brief
The profile opens with Bennie Tate's first major league game on April 29, 1924; the last one listed came on July 28, 1934. Tate played for the Washington Senators (1924 to 1930), the Chicago White Sox (1930 through 1932), the Boston Red Sox (1932), and the Chicago Cubs (1934). Listed as a catcher, Tate batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5'8" and 165 pounds. Tate was born on December 3, 1901, in Whitwell, TN, USA. The bio records the death on October 27, 1973, in West Frankfort, IL, USA. Tate's full given name, per the bio, is Henry Bennett Tate.
Across 566 games at the plate, Tate's career line reads 435 hits in 1,560 at bats for a .279 average, plus 4 homers and 173 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .330 and the slugging percentage .351, for an OPS of .681. The .279 career average is close to the .283 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .681 to a league .745, 8.6% below average. 1929 produced Tate's most hits, 78 of them for the Washington Senators.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bennie Tate
- What years did Bennie Tate play?
- Bennie Tate played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1934.
- Was Bennie Tate a pitcher?
- No. Bennie Tate was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bennie Tate hit?
- Bennie Tate hit 4 career home runs with 435 hits.
- What teams did Bennie Tate play for?
- Bennie Tate played for 4 teams: the Washington Senators (1924–1930), the Chicago White Sox (1930–1932), the Boston Red Sox (1932), and the Chicago Cubs (1934).
- What were Bennie Tate's career stats?
- In 566 games, Bennie Tate had 435 hits, 4 home runs, 173 RBI, 144 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .279 batting average.
- What position did Bennie Tate play?
- Bennie Tate played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bennie Tate and how much did he weigh?
- Bennie Tate was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bennie Tate hit each season?
- Bennie Tate's home runs by season: 0 in 1924, 0 in 1925, 1 in 1926, 1 in 1927, 0 in 1928, 0 in 1929, 0 in 1930, 0 in 1931, 2 in 1932, and 0 in 1934. His most in one season was 2, in 1932.
- What was Bennie Tate's career batting average?
- Bennie Tate batted .279 over his career, with 435 hits in 1,560 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bennie Tate have?
- Bennie Tate drove in 173 runs in his career.
- Is Bennie Tate in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bennie Tate has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.