Bennie Warren
Born: 3/2/1912 in Elk City, OK, USA
Died: 5/11/1994 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1939-09-13 | Final Game: 1947-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 184 lbs
Full name: Bennie Louis Warren
Biography
Bennie Warren was a professional baseball player who graced the fields of Major League Baseball from 1939 until 1947. Born in 1912, Warren played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 377 games throughout his career. He was known for his power at the plate, hitting 33 home runs and driving in 104 runs, although he finished with a batting average of .219. Despite the challenges of competing in an era marked by fierce pitching and the overall evolution of the game, Warren made his mark with his ability to contribute offensively.
Warren's career spanned the late 1930s through the late 1940s, a period that saw significant changes in baseball, including the integration of the sport and the emergence of new playing styles. While he recorded only one stolen base, his power numbers indicated a strong potential as a middle-of-the-order hitter. His contributions to the teams he played for, combined with his resilience in a transitioning baseball landscape, solidified his place in the annals of the game. Warren's journey reflects the spirit of a bygone era in baseball, where grit and determination were essential for success on the diamond.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 377 | 989 | 97 | 217 | 26 | 7 | 33 | 104 | 1 | 129 | 177 | 0.219 | 0.313 | 0.360 | 0.673 | -736.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 18 | 56 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0.232 | -157.7 |
| 1940 | PHI | NL | 106 | 289 | 33 | 71 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 34 | 1 | 40 | 46 | 0.246 | 164.4 |
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 121 | 345 | 34 | 74 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 35 | 0 | 44 | 66 | 0.214 | -518.8 |
| 1942 | PHI | NL | 90 | 225 | 19 | 47 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 36 | 0.209 | -214.6 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 39 | 69 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 0.159 | -9.4 |
| 1947 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C | 335 | 0 | 1167 | 213 | 40 | 31 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHI | C | 17 | 0 | 60 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 1940 | PHI | C | 97 | 0 | 326 | 63 | 10 | 9 |
| 1940 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHI | C | 110 | 0 | 412 | 84 | 14 | 16 |
| 1942 | PHI | C | 78 | 0 | 264 | 50 | 9 | 4 |
| 1942 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946 | NY1 | C | 30 | 0 | 103 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 1947 | NY1 | C | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 335 |
| First Base | 1 |