Ben Geraghty

Ben Geraghty was a professional baseball player born in 1912, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1936 until 1944. Over the course of his career, Geraghty appeared in 70 games, where he accumulated 29 hits and recorded a batting average of .199. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 9 RBIs to his teams and showcased his speed on the bases with a total of 4 stolen bases. Geraghty's career unfolded during a tumultuous period in baseball history, marked by the Great Depression and the onset of World War II, which significantly impacted player availability and the overall dynamics of the game. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the stars of his era, Geraghty's persistence in the sport during challenging times reflects the resilience of many players of his generation. His contributions, though modest in numbers, are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball's history during the 1930s and 1940s.