Benny Felder
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Benny Felder was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for the Newark Eagles and the Indianapolis Clowns. In 29 career games, he hit .113 with 8 hits and 2 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- 5'9" / 167 lb
- Died
- 10/2/2009 in Tampa, FL, USA
Full name: Benjamin Franklin Felder
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 71 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .113 | .192 | .127 | .319 | 0 |
Career AVG .113 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.
Career OBP .192 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.
Career SLG .127 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 65.6% below league average.
Career OPS .319 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 54.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | NE | NN2 | 19 | 46 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .130 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | IC | NAL | 10 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .080 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 29 | 71 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .113 | — | — | — | — | 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 (19 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .154 |
| Away | 10 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-07-25 | IN9 | KCM | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-07-18 | IN9 | CAG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-15 | NW2 | BLG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-08 | NW2 | NY6 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-02 | NW2 | PH5 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-05 | NW2 | NY5 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-07-02 | NW2 | NY5 | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-06-16 | NW2 | NY5 | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-06-08 | NW2 | HOM | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1946-06-07 | NW2 | BLG | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 23 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Benny Felder: the record in brief
Benny Felder's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1946 to 1948. Felder played for the Newark Eagles (1946) and the Indianapolis Clowns (1948). Listed as a shortstop, Felder both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5 feet, 9 inches and 167 pounds. Felder was born on December 9, 1926, in Tampa, FL, USA. Felder's death is recorded on October 2, 2009, in Tampa, FL, USA. Benny Felder was the playing name; the full given name is Benjamin Franklin.
Across 29 games at the plate, Felder's career line reads 8 hits in 71 at bats for a .113 average; the totals also include 2 RBI. Felder got on base at a .192 rate and slugged .127 (.319 OPS). The league as a whole hit .260 across Felder's seasons, which puts the .113 career mark 56.7% below average. By OPS the gap is 54.6% below league average (.319 against .703). Felder collected a career-high 6 hits in 1946.
Frequently Asked Questions about Benny Felder
- Was Benny Felder a pitcher?
- No. Benny Felder was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Benny Felder hit?
- Benny Felder hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Benny Felder play for?
- Benny Felder played for 2 teams: the Newark Eagles (1946) and the Indianapolis Clowns (1948).
- What were Benny Felder's career stats?
- In 29 games, Benny Felder had 8 hits, 2 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .113 batting average.
- What position did Benny Felder play?
- Benny Felder played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Benny Felder and how much did he weigh?
- Benny Felder was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 167 pounds.
- What was Benny Felder's career batting average?
- Benny Felder batted .113 over his career, with 8 hits in 71 at bats.
- How many RBI did Benny Felder have?
- Benny Felder drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Benny Felder in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Benny Felder has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.