Jeff Bennett, baseball player, 2004-2009

Jeff Bennett

Born: 6/10/1980 in Donelson, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-04-06 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: David Jeffrey Bennett

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Biography

Jeff Bennett, born in 1980, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2004 to 2009. Known for his versatility on the mound, Bennett played in an era characterized by a strong emphasis on power pitching and offensive production. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 8-17, showcasing his determination and resilience in the face of competition. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.3, he demonstrated the ability to manage innings and keep his team in games, despite facing some of the toughest lineups in Major League Baseball. Bennett accumulated a total of 154 strikeouts and secured 3 saves during his time in the league, underscoring his capability both as a starting pitcher and in relief roles. His time in the major leagues was marked by a commitment to improving his craft, and he became known for his work ethic and competitive spirit. While his career may not have been filled with accolades or top-tier statistics, Bennett's contributions to the teams he played for and his presence on the mound left a lasting impact in the memories of fans and teammates alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 17 179 6 0 0 3 228.3 244 109 24 108 154 4.30 0

Career ERA 4.30 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — near 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
2004 MIL NL 1 5 60 0 0 0 0 71.3 78 38 26 45 4.79 4.46 (-7%) -1243.9
2007 ATL NL 2 1 3 2 0 0 0 13.0 14 5 3 14 3.46 4.47 (+23%) -99.4
2008 ATL NL 3 7 72 4 0 0 3 97.3 86 40 47 68 3.70 4.32 (+14%) 637.5
2009 ATL NL 2 4 33 0 0 0 0 34.0 42 12 21 23 3.18 4.32 (+27%) -260.8
2009 TBR AL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 12.7 24 14 11 4 9.95 4.32 (-130%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
179 17 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 2 7 0.118 0.211 0.176 0.387 0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 55.6% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 58.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.387 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 48.8% below 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
2004 MIL NL 60 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 ATL NL 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 ATL NL 72 9 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2009 ATL NL 33 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 TBR AL 11 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 179 6 11 27 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 MIL P 60 0 6 7 1 0
2007 ATL P 3 2 0 4 0 0
2008 ATL P 72 4 4 11 2 0
2009 ATL P 33 0 1 5 1 1
2009 TBA P 11 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 179

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 ATL NL $437,500
2008 ATL NL $400,000
2004 MIL NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $1,137,500