Benny Agbayani, baseball player, 1998-2002

Benny Agbayani

Born: 12/28/1971 in Honolulu, HI, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-06-17 | Final Game: 2002-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Benny Peter Agbayani

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Biography

Benny Agbayani was a talented position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1998 to 2002. Born in 1971, Agbayani made a name for himself primarily with the New York Mets, where he showcased his skills as a versatile outfielder. Over his career, he played in 383 games, amassing 299 hits and demonstrating a consistent offensive presence with a batting average of .274. Known for his power at the plate, he hit 39 home runs and drove in 156 runs, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Agbayani's playing style was characterized by a combination of solid hitting and speed on the bases, evidenced by his 16 stolen bases throughout his career. He emerged during a competitive era in baseball, where offensive prowess was highly valued, and made memorable contributions, particularly during his tenure with the Mets. His journey from a promising prospect to a reliable major leaguer reflects the dedication and hard work that defined his career, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who supported him.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
383 1091 145 299 57 6 39 156 16 139 246 0.274 0.362 0.445 0.806 1466.7

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .362 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career SLG .445 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.806 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — +5.4% above 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
1998 NYN NL 11 15 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1999 NYN NL 101 276 42 79 18 3 14 42 6 32 60 0.286 .271 (+6%) .344 (+5%) .433 (+21%) .778 (+14%) 747.2
2000 NYN NL 119 350 59 101 19 1 15 60 5 54 68 0.289 .270 (+7%) .344 (+13%) .437 (+9%) .782 (+11%) 961.0
2001 NYN NL 91 296 28 82 14 2 6 27 4 36 73 0.277 .263 (+5%) .332 (+10%) .426 (-7%) .758 (avg) 148.3
2002 COL NL 48 117 10 24 5 0 4 19 1 10 35 0.205 .261 (-22%) .331 (-20%) .416 (-16%) .747 (-18%) -389.8
2002 BOS AL 13 37 5 11 1 0 0 8 0 6 5 0.297 — — — — -389.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
22 67 6 20 6 0 1 7 14 14 0.299

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2000 NLCS NYN 5 17 0 6 2 0 0 3 4 0 0.353
2000 NLDS2 NYN 4 15 1 5 1 0 1 1 3 3 0.333
2000 WS NYN 5 18 2 5 2 0 0 2 3 6 0.278
1999 NLCS NYN 4 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 4 2 0.143
1999 NLDS2 NYN 4 10 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 3 0.300

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 333 289 482 8 13 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 NYN OF 9 3 6 0 0 0
1999 NYN OF 80 70 121 2 2 0
2000 NYN OF 110 94 155 3 4 0
2001 NYN OF 84 82 123 1 6 0
2002 COL OF 37 31 53 1 0 0
2002 BOS OF 13 9 24 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 282
Center Field 10
Right Field 66
Designated Hitter 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 COL NL $600,000
2001 NYN NL $260,000
2000 NYN NL $220,000
1999 NYN NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $1,280,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu HI 1991, 1992, 1993