Bugs Bennett, baseball player, 1918-1921

Bugs Bennett

Born: 4/19/1892 in Kansas City, MO, USA

Died: 11/21/1957 in Noel, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-07-20 | Final Game: 1921-08-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Joseph Harley Bennett

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Biography

Bugs Bennett, born in 1892, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1918 to 1921, during a transformative period in Major League Baseball marked by the aftermath of World War I and the gradual evolution of the game toward a more offense-oriented style. Although Bennett's major league tenure was brief, appearing in only 10 games, he left a notable mark with a solid batting average of 0.364, showcasing his ability to hit effectively during his limited opportunities. During his time in the league, which coincided with the tail end of the deadball era, Bennett did not register any home runs or RBIs, and he did not attempt any stolen bases. Despite the modest statistical output, his batting average indicated a potential that may have gone untapped in a limited role. While he did not achieve long-term success at the major league level, Bennett remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport during an era of significant change.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 5 10 5 1 0 0 33.7 42 25 3 29 5 6.68 0

Career ERA 6.68 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 89.6% 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
1918 SLA AL 0 2 4 2 0 0 0 10.3 12 4 7 0 3.48 2.83 (-23%) -713.3
1921 CHW AL 0 3 3 2 1 0 0 17.7 19 12 16 2 6.11 4.02 (-52%) -
1921 SLA AL 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 5.7 11 9 6 3 14.29 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 11 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.364 0.364 0.364 0.727 0.0

Career AVG .364 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — +32.9% above league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.727 vs. league average 0.702 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
1918 SLA AL 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1921 CHW AL 3 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1921 SLA AL 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 10 0 2 12 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1918 SLA P 4 0 0 5 0 0
1921 CHA P 3 0 2 7 0 0
1921 SLA P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 10