Pug Bennett

Born: 2/20/1874 in Ponca, NE, USA

Died: 9/10/1935 in Kirkland, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-12 | Final Game: 1907-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Justin Titus Bennett

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Biography

Pug Bennett, born in 1874, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing from 1906 to 1907. A versatile position player, Bennett appeared in 240 games throughout his career, accumulating a total of 228 hits. His offensive contributions included one home run and 55 runs batted in, complemented by a batting average of .248. In addition to his hitting prowess, Bennett showcased his speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 27 bases during his time in the major leagues. Bennett's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the evolving strategies of the game and the increasing emphasis on speed and athleticism. While his statistical output may not have positioned him among the most celebrated players of his era, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination that were hallmarks of the game during this time. Pug Bennett remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history, representing the spirit of the sport in the early 1900s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
240	919	86	228	24	9	1	55	27	77	105	0.248	0.312	0.297	0.609	-51.4

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.618 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
1906	STL	NL	153	595	66	156	16	7	1	34	20	56	72	0.262	.247 (+6%)	.307 (+9%)	.315 (+1%)	.622 (+5%)	665.2
1907	STL	NL	87	324	20	72	8	2	0	21	7	21	33	0.222	.245 (-9%)	.304 (-11%)	.308 (-16%)	.613 (-13%)	-716.6