Erik Bennett, baseball player, 1995-1996

Erik Bennett

Born: 9/13/1968 in Yreka, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-05-15 | Final Game: 1996-06-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Erik Hans Bennett

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Biography

Erik Bennett, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1995 to 1996. During his brief career, Bennett showcased his skills on the mound, accumulating a win-loss record of 2-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 7.81. He recorded a total of 13 strikeouts and secured 1 save, demonstrating his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. Bennett's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by evolving pitching styles and offensive strategies. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, he represented the determination and aspirations of many young pitchers aiming to make their mark in the game. His journey reflects the challenges faced by players trying to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 0 25 0 0 0 1 27.7 33 24 7 16 13 7.81 0

Career ERA 7.81 vs. league average 4.54 across their career seasons — 72.1% 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
1995 LAA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0.00 — -
1996 MIN AL 2 0 24 0 0 0 1 27.3 33 24 16 13 7.90 4.61 (-71%) -2002.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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 LAA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 MIN AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 25 0 2 5 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 CAL P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1996 MIN P 24 0 2 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 25

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 MIN AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $109,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Sacramento Sacramento CA 1987, 1988, 1989