Bennie Warren

Born: 3/2/1912 in Elk City, OK, USA

Died: 5/11/1994 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-13 | Final Game: 1947-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: Bennie Louis Warren

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Biography

Bennie Warren was a professional baseball player who graced the fields of Major League Baseball from 1939 until 1947. Born in 1912, Warren played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 377 games throughout his career. He was known for his power at the plate, hitting 33 home runs and driving in 104 runs, although he finished with a batting average of .219. Despite the challenges of competing in an era marked by fierce pitching and the overall evolution of the game, Warren made his mark with his ability to contribute offensively. Warren's career spanned the late 1930s through the late 1940s, a period that saw significant changes in baseball, including the integration of the sport and the emergence of new playing styles. While he recorded only one stolen base, his power numbers indicated a strong potential as a middle-of-the-order hitter. His contributions to the teams he played for, combined with his resilience in a transitioning baseball landscape, solidified his place in the annals of the game. Warren's journey reflects the spirit of a bygone era in baseball, where grit and determination were essential for success on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
377	989	97	217	26	7	33	104	1	129	177	0.219	0.313	0.360	0.673	-671.7

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .360 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.673 vs. league average 0.706 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
1939	PHI	NL	18	56	4	13	0	0	1	7	0	7	7	0.232	.274 (-15%)	.342 (-7%)	.393 (-27%)	.735 (-18%)	-150.7
1940	PHI	NL	106	289	33	71	6	1	12	34	1	40	46	0.246	.267 (-8%)	.335 (+1%)	.387 (+3%)	.722 (+2%)	180.2
1941	PHI	NL	121	345	34	74	13	2	9	35	0	44	66	0.214	.262 (-18%)	.332 (-7%)	.373 (-8%)	.705 (-8%)	-483.2
1942	PHI	NL	90	225	19	47	6	3	7	20	0	24	36	0.209	.253 (-18%)	.323 (-11%)	.349 (+2%)	.672 (-4%)	-209.3
1946	NY1	NL	39	69	7	11	1	1	4	8	0	14	21	0.159	.256 (-38%)	.328 (-8%)	.358 (+5%)	.687 (-1%)	-8.7
1947	NY1	NL	3	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0