Shayne Bennett, baseball player, 1997-1999

Shayne Bennett

Born: 4/10/1972 in Adelaide, SA, Australia

MLB Debut: 1997-08-22 | Final Game: 1999-08-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Shayne Anthony Bennett

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Biography

Shayne Bennett was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999. Born in 1972, Bennett's career spanned a brief but notable period in the late 1990s, a time characterized by offensive explosions and the increasing prominence of power pitching. Over his career, he compiled a record of 5-7 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.87, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound despite facing challenges typical of the era. Bennett recorded a total of 71 strikeouts and notched one save during his time in the majors, demonstrating his ability to get batters out in crucial situations. While his time in the league was limited, Bennett's contributions as a pitcher reflected the evolving landscape of baseball during the late 90s, a period marked by both the integration of advanced metrics and the emergence of more specialized relief roles. His journey through the league remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 7 83 1 0 0 1 125.7 142 82 14 57 71 5.87 0

Career ERA 5.87 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 30.1% 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
1997 WSN NL 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 22.7 21 8 9 8 3.18 4.39 (+28%) -
1998 WSN NL 5 5 62 0 0 0 1 91.7 97 56 45 59 5.50 4.43 (-24%) -
1999 WSN NL 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 11.3 24 18 3 4 14.29 4.71 (-204%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
83 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.000 0.182 0.000 0.182 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 76.2% 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
1997 WSN NL 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 WSN NL 62 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 WSN NL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 83 1 5 15 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 MON P 16 0 1 1 0 0
1998 MON P 62 0 4 14 0 1
1999 MON P 5 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 83

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 MON NL $230,000
1998 MON NL $172,500
1997 MON NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $552,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of DuPage Glen Ellyn IL 1993
Parkland College Champaign IL 1992