Benny McCoy, baseball player, 1938-1941

Benny McCoy

Born: 11/9/1915 in Jenison, MI, USA

Died: 11/9/2011 in Grandville, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-09-14 | Final Game: 1941-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Jenison McCoy

Biography

Benny McCoy was a professional baseball player born in 1915 who played as a position player from 1938 until his retirement on September 28, 1941. Over the course of his career, McCoy participated in 337 games, where he showcased a solid offensive skill set, accumulating 327 hits and a batting average of .269. His power at the plate was evident in his 16 home runs, while he also contributed with 156 RBIs and demonstrated base-running ability with 8 stolen bases. Competing in a pre-World War II era, McCoy's playing style was characterized by his versatility and reliability as a hitter, which made him a valuable asset to his teams during the late 1930s and early 1940s. His contributions on the field reflected the evolving nature of the game as it transitioned into a more competitive landscape, setting the stage for future generations of players. While his career may not have been marked by the explosive statistics of later eras, McCoy's consistent performance and dedication to the sport solidified his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
337 1214 182 327 52 18 16 156 8 190 122 0.269 0.369 0.381 0.750 1504.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 305 0 635 935 70 192
3B 2 0 1 1 3 0
SS 16 0 29 46 3 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 305
Third Base 2
Shortstop 16