Player Value--Batting
- WAR Explained (v2.2): 8+ MVP, 5+ A-S, 2+ Starter, 0-2 Sub, < 0 Repl
Al Benton
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-4, 215lb (193cm, 97kg)
Born: March 18, 1911 in Noble, OK us
Died: April 14, 1968 in Lynwood, CA
Buried: Park Lawn Memorial Park, Bell Gardens, CA
Debut:
April 18, 1934
(Age 23-031d,
7,698th in major league history)
vs. NYY 4.2 IP, 5 H, 1 SO, 2 BB, 2 ER
Last Game:
September 21, 1952
(Age 41-187d)
vs. WSH 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER, Sv
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1934 season
Full Name: John Alton Benton
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SUMMARY
Career
WAR
18.7
W
98
L
88
ERA
3.66
G
455
GS
167
SV
66
IP
1688.1
SO
697
WHIP
1.424
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