Sam Bennett

Born: 3/7/1884 in Austin, TX, USA

Died: 1/30/1969 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Samuel Bennett

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Biography

Sam Bennett, born in 1884, is an active player making a significant impact in the world of baseball. With a career spanning over several seasons, Bennett has established himself as a formidable position player. He has played in 242 games, where he has accumulated 230 hits and boasts an impressive batting average of .315. His offensive contributions include 11 home runs and 129 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and produce at the plate. Additionally, he has demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 22 stolen bases throughout his career. Bennett's playing style reflects a blend of power and contact hitting, making him a versatile player in the lineup. As the game evolves, he continues to adapt and thrive, demonstrating resilience and skill in a competitive environment. His contributions are particularly noteworthy as he plays in an era that emphasizes athleticism and strategic play. As he continues his career, Bennett remains a player to watch, embodying the spirit of the game while leaving his mark on baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
242	730	114	230	48	8	11	129	22	63	1	0.315	0.381	0.448	0.829	2150.3

Career AVG .315 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +17.4% above league average.

Career OBP .381 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +14.6% above league average.

Career SLG .448 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — +23.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.829 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — +19.2% 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
1910	OKM	WES	4	14	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	SLG	WES	17	63	13	14	5	1	0	8	6	5	0	0.222	.266 (-17%)	.336 (-8%)	.356 (-7%)	.693 (-7%)	-74.1
1912	SLG	WES	33	132	17	47	13	2	1	19	5	9	0	0.356	.268 (+32%)	.335 (+20%)	.358 (+42%)	.694 (+31%)	633.9
1913	NLG	EAS	3	11	1	4	1	0	0	3	0	1	0	0.364	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	NLG	EAS	12	42	9	13	2	0	0	4	3	6	0	0.310	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	CAG	WES	3	13	5	5	3	0	1	4	0	1	0	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	SLG	WES	15	44	4	10	2	0	1	6	1	4	0	0.227	—	—	—	—	43.3
1916	SLG	WES	30	107	19	35	11	1	1	15	1	13	0	0.327	.248 (+32%)	.314 (+29%)	.326 (+46%)	.640 (+38%)	625.9
1920	SLG	NNL	8	23	2	5	0	0	0	1	1	4	0	0.217	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	SLG	NNL	40	119	18	34	4	0	1	24	4	8	0	0.286	.286 (avg)	.344 (+2%)	.395 (-13%)	.739 (-6%)	-83.2
1922	SLS	NNL	37	97	16	37	7	3	3	27	0	7	1	0.381	.285 (+34%)	.345 (+24%)	.397 (+53%)	.743 (+40%)	644.1
1923	SLS	NNL	39	64	9	25	0	1	3	17	1	3	0	0.391	.282 (+38%)	.344 (+21%)	.390 (+44%)	.734 (+33%)	360.4
1925	SLS	NNL	1	1	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
1B	2	0	27	2	2	1
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
C	58	40	254	67	16	9
OF	145	24	183	27	19	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	OKM	OF	4	0	12	2	0	1
1911	SLG	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1911	SLG	OF	17	0	29	5	3	1
1912	SLG	OF	33	0	42	10	6	1
1913	NLG	OF	3	0	3	0	0	0
1914	NLG	OF	12	0	14	0	3	0
1914	CAG	OF	3	0	6	0	0	0
1915	SLG	OF	15	0	21	1	4	0
1916	SLG	1B	2	0	27	2	2	1
1916	SLG	C	5	0	21	7	3	0
1916	SLG	OF	23	0	27	5	2	1
1920	SLG	C	7	7	34	8	1	2
1920	SLG	OF	1	1	0	2	0	0
1921	SLG	C	32	26	156	37	11	6
1921	SLG	OF	3	0	1	1	0	0
1922	SLS	C	3	0	2	1	0	0
1922	SLS	OF	29	21	26	1	1	0
1923	SLS	C	10	7	41	14	1	1
1923	SLS	OF	2	2	2	0	0	0
1925	SLS	C	1	0	0	0	0	0