Herschel Bennett

Born: 9/21/1896 in Elwood, MO, USA

Died: 9/9/1964 in Springfield, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-19 | Final Game: 1927-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Herschel Emmett Bennett

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Biography

Herschel Bennett was a professional baseball player born in 1896 who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1923 until his retirement in 1927. Primarily serving as a position player, Bennett played in 312 games throughout his career, achieving a solid batting average of .276. He recorded a total of 242 hits, including 7 home runs, and drove in 104 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his team. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the base paths with 13 stolen bases, reflecting the athleticism that characterized many players of his era. Competing during the Roaring Twenties, a period marked by the rise of live-ball baseball, Bennett's performance was emblematic of a league transitioning towards a more dynamic style of play. While he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, his contributions as a reliable hitter and base runner played a key role in the success of his teams during a transformative time in the sport's history. His career, spanning just over four seasons, remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
312	877	135	242	41	13	7	104	13	58	65	0.276	0.327	0.376	0.704	-942.3

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.704 vs. league average 0.740 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
1923	SLA	AL	5	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	SLA	AL	41	94	16	31	4	3	1	11	1	3	6	0.330	.283 (+16%)	.345 (+5%)	.389 (+20%)	.734 (+13%)	187.3
1925	SLA	AL	93	298	46	83	11	6	2	37	4	18	16	0.279	.288 (-3%)	.349 (-7%)	.407 (-8%)	.756 (-8%)	-478.4
1926	SLA	AL	80	225	33	60	14	2	1	26	2	22	21	0.267	.279 (-5%)	.345 (-2%)	.390 (-8%)	.735 (-5%)	-209.4
1927	SLA	AL	93	256	40	68	12	2	3	30	6	14	21	0.266	.282 (-6%)	.344 (-10%)	.392 (-7%)	.736 (-8%)	-441.8