Charlie Bennett, baseball player, 1878-1893

Charlie Bennett

Born: 11/21/1854 in New Castle, PA, USA

Died: 2/24/1927 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1878-05-01 | Final Game: 1893-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Wesley Bennett

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Biography

Charlie Bennett was a prominent figure in late 19th-century baseball, known for his versatility and skill as a position player. Born in 1854, Bennett's career spanned from 1878 to May 1, 1893, during a transformative era in the sport characterized by the evolution of player roles and the increasing popularity of professional baseball. Over the course of 1,062 games, he amassed 978 hits, showcasing his ability to make consistent contact at the plate with a career batting average of .256. His offensive contributions included 55 home runs and 533 RBIs, highlighting his effectiveness as a run producer. Bennett was also known for his speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 42 stolen bases, which was a notable feat for his time. His playing style exemplified the aggressive and dynamic nature of baseball during the post-deadball era, where players began to emphasize both power and speed. Throughout his career, Bennett established himself as a key player, contributing significantly to his teams and leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1062 3821 549 978 203 67 55 533 42 478 572 0.256 0.340 0.387 0.728 9768.8

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — +9.7% above league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +13.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.728 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — +11.6% 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
1878 ML2 NL 49 184 16 45 9 0 1 12 0 10 26 0.245 .259 (-6%) .278 (+2%) .319 (-3%) .597 (-1%) 17.0
1880 WOR NL 51 193 20 44 9 3 0 18 0 10 30 0.228 .244 (-7%) .267 (avg) .319 (-4%) .586 (-3%) -51.5
1881 DTN NL 76 299 44 90 18 7 7 64 0 18 37 0.301 .260 (+16%) .290 (+17%) .338 (+41%) .628 (+30%) 1410.7
1882 DTN NL 84 342 43 103 16 10 5 51 0 20 33 0.301 .248 (+21%) .275 (+23%) .329 (+37%) .605 (+30%) 1617.5
1883 DTN NL 92 371 56 113 34 7 5 55 0 26 59 0.305 .257 (+18%) .285 (+22%) .345 (+37%) .631 (+31%) 1876.2
1884 DTN NL 90 341 37 90 18 6 3 40 0 36 40 0.264 .243 (+8%) .278 (+20%) .327 (+16%) .606 (+18%) 1077.7
1885 DTN NL 91 349 49 94 24 13 5 60 0 47 37 0.269 .244 (+10%) .287 (+24%) .325 (+40%) .613 (+32%) 1895.2
1886 DTN NL 72 235 37 57 13 5 4 34 4 48 29 0.243 .246 (-2%) .302 (+23%) .331 (+18%) .634 (+20%) 964.9
1887 DTN NL 46 160 26 39 6 5 3 20 7 30 22 0.244 .270 (-10%) .331 (+10%) .373 (+7%) .705 (+8%) 285.7
1888 DTN NL 74 258 32 68 12 4 5 29 4 31 40 0.264 .238 (+10%) .290 (+19%) .319 (+25%) .610 (+22%) 982.1
1889 BSN NL 82 247 42 57 8 2 4 28 7 21 43 0.231 .263 (-12%) .334 (-11%) .357 (-8%) .691 (-10%) -457.8
1890 BSN NL 85 281 59 60 17 2 3 40 6 72 56 0.214 .260 (-18%) .336 (+12%) .351 (-9%) .687 (+1%) 366.2
1891 BSN NL 75 256 35 55 9 3 5 39 3 42 61 0.215 .254 (-15%) .331 (avg) .343 (-3%) .675 (-2%) 4.9
1892 BSN NL 35 114 19 23 4 0 1 16 6 27 23 0.202 .244 (-18%) .316 (+12%) .327 (-20%) .644 (-4%) 47.9
1893 BSN NL 60 191 34 40 6 0 4 27 5 40 36 0.209 .279 (-25%) .356 (-1%) .379 (-20%) .735 (-11%) -267.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 49 8 13 2 1 1 10 3 7 0.265

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1892 CS BSN 2 7 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 0.286
1887 WS DTN 11 42 6 11 2 1 0 9 3 5 0.262

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 17 2 2 2
2B 23 0 57 59 14 9
3B 27 0 56 57 22 7
C 954 0 5123 1048 379 114
OF 70 0 67 7 15 1
SS 6 0 6 12 7 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1878 ML2 C 35 0 176 31 42 4
1878 ML2 OF 20 0 21 2 9 0
1880 WOR C 46 0 280 45 31 3
1880 WOR OF 6 0 11 2 1 1
1881 DTN 3B 5 0 9 17 5 2
1881 DTN C 70 0 418 85 20 6
1881 DTN OF 3 0 5 0 0 0
1882 DTN 1B 1 0 5 0 0 0
1882 DTN 2B 7 0 18 18 2 2
1882 DTN 3B 11 0 24 23 7 2
1882 DTN C 65 0 446 70 30 8
1882 DTN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1883 DTN 2B 15 0 37 36 11 6
1883 DTN C 72 0 333 88 25 11
1883 DTN OF 12 0 12 0 2 0
1884 DTN 1B 1 0 4 1 2 0
1884 DTN 2B 1 0 2 5 1 1
1884 DTN 3B 1 0 1 0 1 0
1884 DTN C 80 0 454 97 50 9
1884 DTN OF 5 0 3 1 1 0
1884 DTN SS 4 0 4 10 7 0
1885 DTN 3B 10 0 22 17 9 3
1885 DTN C 62 0 347 87 38 10
1885 DTN OF 19 0 10 2 2 0
1886 DTN C 69 0 425 84 24 13
1886 DTN OF 4 0 5 0 0 0
1886 DTN SS 1 0 2 2 0 1
1887 DTN 1B 1 0 4 1 0 2
1887 DTN C 45 0 197 57 13 9
1887 DTN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1888 DTN 1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
1888 DTN C 73 0 424 94 18 10
1889 BSN C 82 0 419 74 23 9
1890 BSN C 85 0 448 90 23 8
1891 BSN C 75 0 383 75 19 10
1892 BSN C 35 0 169 31 11 3
1893 BSN C 60 0 204 40 12 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 954
First Base 4
Second Base 23
Third Base 27
Shortstop 6
Left Field 25
Center Field 25
Right Field 20