Former Phillies pitcher Dennis Bennett died Saturday.

Bennett spent three seasons with the Phillies, from 1962 through ’64. He went 12-14 with a 3.68 ERA in 41 appearances in 1964.

The 24-year-old lefthander was part of the starting rotation along with Jim Bunning, Chris Short and Ray Culp as the Phillies built a lead in the division.

Culp, however, was sidelined in mid-August and Bennett was pitching through a sore shoulder late in the season, including seven consecutive losses through August and early September.

During the final Phillies losing streak that cost them the pennant, Bennett lost two games. He pitched well in one but poorly in the other.

Overall for his career, Dennis Bennett showed fine control, walking just 2.9 batter per nine innings. He allowed fewer hits than innings pitched, and did a good job of keeping the ball in the park. His final record stood at 43-47, but his 3.69 ERA showed he was better than his winning percentage.

My thoughts go out to his family and friends.