Dave Bennett (baseball) explained

Dave Bennett
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:7 November 1945
Birth Place:Berkeley, California
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 12
Debutyear:1964
Debutteam:Philadelphia Phillies
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:June 12
Finalyear:1964
Finalteam:Philadelphia Phillies
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Games pitched
Stat1value:1
Stat2label:Innings pitched
Stat2value:1
Stat3label:Earned run average
Stat3value:9.00
Stat4label:Strikeouts
Stat4value:1
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David Hans Bennett (born November 7, 1945) is an American former professional baseball right-handed pitcher. During his playing days, Bennett stood 6feet tall, weighing .[1] He had a 12-year pro career (1963–1974), but appeared in only one Major League Baseball (MLB) game, as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Bennett worked just one inning — the ninth — in relief, on June 12, against the New York Mets at Connie Mack Stadium. He allowed a leadoff triple to Joe Christopher, then wild pitched him home. Bennett later allowed a double to veteran Mets' shortstop Roy McMillan, who was left stranded. Bennett struck out Charley Smith and issued no bases on balls. The game, won by the Mets 11–3, had been started by Dave Bennett's older brother and teammate, Dennis, who took the loss.[2]

Early life

Bennet attended Yreka High School[3] and in 1963 he was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an undrafted free agent (prior to the establishment of the Major League Draft).[1]

Minor league career

Bennett pitched in the Phillies' farm system for seven years, [4] before being dealt to the Pittsburgh Pirates organization (with minor leaguer Mike Everett) for catcher Del Bates, on January 28, 1970.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dave Bennett Stats. 2020. Sports Reference LLC. Baseball-Reference.com. February 4, 2020.
  2. Web site: Retrosheet Boxscore: New York Mets 11, Philadelphia Phillies 3. June 12, 1964. Retrosheet. retrosheet.org. February 4, 2020.
  3. Book: The Year of the Blue Snow: The 1964 Philadelphia Phillies. July 2, 2013. Mel Marmer. Bill Nowlin. Clem Comly. James Forr. Russ Lake. Len Levin. 978-1933599519. 40–42. February 4, 2020.
  4. Web site: Dave Bennett Minor Leagues Statistics & History. 2020. Sports Reference LLC. Baseball-Reference.com. February 4, 2020.