Cy Bentley

Born: 11/23/1850 in East Haven, CT, USA

Died: 2/26/1873 in Middletown, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-04-26 | Final Game: 1872-08-09

Full name: Clytus George Bentley

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Biography

Cy Bentley was a professional baseball pitcher who played during the early years of Major League Baseball, specifically from 1872 until 1872. Born in 1850, Bentley's career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, transitioning from its early, rudimentary forms into a more organized and competitive sport. He played in an era characterized by a burgeoning interest in baseball, which was beginning to capture the hearts of fans across the United States. During his brief career, Bentley recorded a pitching record of 2-15, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.06 and a total of 5 strikeouts. Despite the challenges he faced on the mound, including a high ERA that reflects the offensive nature of the game during that period, Bentley contributed to the developing landscape of professional baseball. His time in the league was short-lived, spanning just a few months; however, he was part of a foundational era that set the stage for future generations of players and the growth of the sport. Bentley's experience as a pitcher in the early days of baseball offers a glimpse into the challenges and vigor of a time when the game was still finding its identity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 15 18 17 14 0 0 144.0 259 97 4 12 5 6.06 0

Career ERA 6.06 vs. league average 3.66 across their career seasons — 65.8% 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
1872 MID 2 15 18 17 14 0 0 144.0 259 97 12 5 6.06 3.66 (-66%) -1178.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 114 23 25 3 4 1 11 1 1 2 0.219 0.226 0.342 0.568 -238.4

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.568 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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
1872 MID 23 114 23 25 3 4 1 11 1 1 2 0.219 .285 (-23%) .296 (-24%) .347 (-2%) .644 (-12%) -238.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 9 5 11 1 2 1
P 18 15 8 33 9 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 MID OF 9 5 11 1 2 1
1872 MID P 18 15 8 33 9 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 16
Right Field 6