Benny Bengough played catcher for the Yankees from 1923-1930. Over 8 seasons and 324 games, he batted .257 across his time in the Bronx. He appeared in 6 postseason games, batting .176.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 37 | 87 | 9 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 | .402 | .458 | .483 | .941 |
| 1927 | 31 | 85 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 0 | .247 | .281 | .353 | .634 |
| 1928 | 60 | 167 | 14 | 45 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 0 | .269 | .305 | .299 | .604 |
| 1929 | 24 | 67 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .209 | .209 | .284 | .493 |
| 1930 | 44 | 102 | 10 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 | .235 | .252 | .314 | .566 |
| Career | 324 | 871 | 67 | 224 | 37 | 10 | 0 | 85 | 48 | 38 | 2 | .257 | .296 | .323 | .619 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 2 | 4 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1928 | 4 | 13 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 0 | 1 | -- | -- | -- | .231 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 6 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .176 | .176 | .176 | .353 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Benny Bengough play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Benny Bengough appeared in 6 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Benny Bengough didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Benny Bengough's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Benny Bengough born?
Benny Bengough was born in Niagara Falls, NY, USA. Benny Bengough went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1923-1930, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Benny Bengough's career stats with the Yankees?
Benny Bengough compiled a .257 batting average, 0 home runs, 85 RBI, and 224 hits across 324 games for the New York Yankees. Benny Bengough's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1923-1930 seasons.