Chad Bentz

Born: 5/5/1980 in Juneau, AK, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-04-07 | Final Game: 2005-06-21

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Chad Robert Bentz

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Biography

Chad Bentz, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the early 2000s. His career spanned from April 7, 2004, to June 21, 2005, during a period characterized by a dynamic offensive landscape and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. Throughout his time in the league, Bentz appeared in 40 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player. Despite his limited playing time, Bentz managed to record 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.5. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs during his career, and he did not register any stolen bases. While his statistical contributions may not reflect the impact of star players from his era, Bentz's journey through professional baseball exemplified the challenges faced by many athletes striving to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. His brief tenure in the majors remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the numerous players who have aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	40	0	0	0	0	29.7	31	25	7	23	18	7.58	0

Career ERA 7.58 vs. league average 4.38 across their career seasons — 73.2% 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
2004	WSN	NL	0	3	36	0	0	0	0	27.7	23	18	23	18	5.86	4.46 (-31%)	-
2005	MIA	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	2.0	8	7	0	0	31.50	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
40	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +88.5% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +50.3% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — +18.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — +32.3% 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
2004	WSN	NL	36	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	MIA	NL	4	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	40	0	5	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	MON	P	36	0	5	5	0	0
2005	FLO	P	4	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	40

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2004	MON	NL	$300,000
Total Career Earnings			$300,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
California State University Long Beach	Long Beach	CA	2000, 2001