Marvin Benard

Born: 1/20/1971 in Bluefields, Zelaya, Nicaragua

MLB Debut: 1995-09-05 | Final Game: 2003-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Marvin Larry Benard

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Biography

Marvin Benard, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2003. Primarily an outfielder, Benard played a total of 891 games during his career, establishing himself as a consistent presence on the field. He recorded 714 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .271, and contributed with 54 home runs and 260 RBIs. Known for his speed and agility, Benard also stole 105 bases, highlighting his ability to impact games not just with his bat, but also with his legs. Benard's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. He was recognized for his versatility as a player, contributing to various teams, primarily the San Francisco Giants, where he became a fan favorite. His dedication to the game and ability to perform under pressure left a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike, solidifying his legacy in the annals of baseball history. After his retirement, Benard remained a respected figure in the baseball community, remembered for his contributions both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
891	2630	441	714	138	21	54	260	105	265	454	0.271	0.343	0.402	0.744	-1510.6

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .402 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.744 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — near 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
1995	SFG	NL	13	34	5	13	2	0	1	4	1	1	7	0.382	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	SFG	NL	135	488	89	121	17	4	5	27	25	59	84	0.248	.269 (-8%)	.340 (-2%)	.426 (-23%)	.767 (-14%)	-1232.7
1997	SFG	NL	84	114	13	26	4	0	1	13	3	13	29	0.228	.266 (-15%)	.336 (-6%)	.419 (-31%)	.756 (-20%)	-402.6
1998	SFG	NL	121	286	41	92	21	1	3	36	11	34	39	0.322	.266 (+21%)	.335 (+18%)	.420 (+3%)	.755 (+10%)	689.1
1999	SFG	NL	149	562	100	163	36	5	16	64	27	55	97	0.290	.271 (+7%)	.344 (+4%)	.433 (+5%)	.778 (+5%)	615.4
2000	SFG	NL	149	560	102	147	27	6	12	55	22	63	97	0.263	.270 (-3%)	.344 (-1%)	.437 (-9%)	.782 (-6%)	-604.9
2001	SFG	NL	129	392	70	104	19	2	15	44	10	29	66	0.265	.263 (+1%)	.332 (-4%)	.426 (+3%)	.758 (avg)	-48.6
2002	SFG	NL	65	123	16	34	9	2	1	13	5	7	26	0.276	.261 (+6%)	.331 (-3%)	.416 (-2%)	.747 (-3%)	-83.4
2003	SFG	NL	46	71	5	14	3	1	0	4	1	4	9	0.197	.264 (-25%)	.332 (-29%)	.422 (-37%)	.754 (-33%)	-442.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	16	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	8	0.062

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2000	NLDS2	SFN	4	14	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	7	0.071
1997	NLDS1	SFN	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	705	564	1410	36	21	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	SFN	OF	7	6	19	0	0	0
1996	SFN	OF	132	118	309	7	5	0
1997	SFN	OF	36	11	27	2	1	0
1998	SFN	OF	79	57	109	1	2	1
1999	SFN	OF	142	127	323	5	4	1
2000	SFN	OF	141	130	323	11	1	1
2001	SFN	OF	109	85	213	5	8	2
2002	SFN	OF	38	17	50	3	0	0
2003	SFN	OF	21	13	37	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	102
Center Field	456
Right Field	239
Designated Hitter	3

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2003	SFN	NL	$4,200,000
2002	SFN	NL	$4,200,000
2001	SFN	NL	$2,700,000
2000	SFN	NL	$1,125,000
1999	SFN	NL	$850,000
1998	SFN	NL	$250,000
1997	SFN	NL	$185,000
1996	SFN	NL	$110,500
1995	SFN	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$13,729,500