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Chief Bender

Pitcher12 seasons1903–1914

Biography

Chief Bender was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born May 5, 1884 in Crow Wing County, MN. A right-handed pitcher listed at 6' 2" and 185 pounds, Chief Bender debuted on April 20, 1903 and last played on July 21, 1925.

Across 459 big-league appearances, Chief Bender went 212-127 with a 2.46 ERA, 1711 strikeouts, and 3017.0 innings pitched.

Every one of Chief's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

May 5, 1884

Birthplace

Crow Wing County, MN

Position

Pitcher

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 2", 185 lb

MLB Debut

April 20, 1903

Final Game

July 21, 1925

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 459 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	SO	BB	WHIP
212	127	2.46	459	334	34	3017.0	1711	712	1.11

Year	Team	W	L	ERA	IP	SO
1903	Philadelphia Athletics	17	14	3.07	270.0	127
1904	Philadelphia Athletics	10	11	2.87	203.2	149
1905	Philadelphia Athletics	18	11	2.83	229.0	142
1906	Philadelphia Athletics	15	10	2.53	238.1	159
1907	Philadelphia Athletics	16	8	2.05	219.1	112
1908	Philadelphia Athletics	8	9	1.75	138.2	85
1909	Philadelphia Athletics	18	8	1.66	250.0	161
1910	Philadelphia Athletics	23	5	1.58	250.0	155
1911	Philadelphia Athletics	17	5	2.16	216.1	114
1912	Philadelphia Athletics	13	8	2.74	171.0	90
1913	Philadelphia Athletics	21	10	2.21	236.2	135
1914	Philadelphia Athletics	17	3	2.26	179.0	107
1915	Baltimore Terrapins	4	16	3.99	178.1	89
1916	Philadelphia Phillies	7	7	3.74	122.2	43
1917	Philadelphia Phillies	8	2	1.67	113.0	43
1925	Chicago White Sox	0	0	18.00	1.0	0

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Chief Bender appears across the 1903-1914 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Chief Bender pitched in 385 games with 1536 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Chief Bender.

Eddie Plank Harry Davis Danny Murphy Eddie Collins Sr.Rube Oldring Topsy Hartsel Jack Coombs Amos Strunk

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Chief Bender play?

Chief Bender was a pitcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Chief Bender play for the Athletics?

Chief Bender appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1903-1914.

Where was Chief Bender born?

Chief Bender was born on May 5, 1884 in Crow Wing County, MN.

What were Chief Bender's MLB career stats?

Over 459 games from 1903, Chief Bender went 212-127 with a 2.46 ERA and 1711 strikeouts.

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