Joe Benes
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931)
Joe Benes was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball in 1931 for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 10 career games, he hit .167 with 2 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 158 lb
- Died
- 3/7/1975 in Elmhurst, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-05-09
- Last Game
- 1931-06-14
Full name: Joseph Anthony Benes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .167 | .333 | .167 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 57.1% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | SLN | NL | 10 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .111 |
| Away | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931-06-14 | STL | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931-06-12 | STL | BSN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-06-10 | STL | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-06-09 | STL | BRO | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-06-07 | STL | BRO | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-06-03 | STL | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-06-02 | STL | NY1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-06-01 | STL | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-05-19 | STL | BRO | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-05-09 | STL | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Benes
- Was Joe Benes a pitcher?
- No. Joe Benes was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Joe Benes hit?
- Joe Benes hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Joe Benes's career batting average?
- Joe Benes batted .167 over his career, with 2 hits in 12 at bats.
- Is Joe Benes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Benes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Joe Benes play for?
- Joe Benes played for the St. Louis Cardinals.