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Herschel Bennett Notable

b. September 21, 1896 · St. Louis Browns 1923–1927

Herschel Bennett played 1923 to 1927 for the St. Louis Browns as a left fielder.

Across 312 games he batted .276, with 242 hits and 135 runs. He finished with 7 home runs, 41 doubles and 13 stolen bases.

He played 200 games in the outfield, with 391 putouts and 28 errors.

He was born in Elwood, MO, USA on September 21, 1896, and died on September 9, 1964. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1923 SLB 5400 000 0110 .000
1924 SLB 41941631 431 11361 .330
1925 SLB 932984683 1162 3718164 .279
1926 SLB 802253360 1421 2622212 .267
1927 SLB 932564068 1223 3014216 .266
Career 312877135242 41137 104586513 .276

On this day & linked events

1896

Born September 21, 1896

Elwood, MO, USA

1964

Died September 9, 1964