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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | DET | AL | 7 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | DET | AL | 55 | 192 | 38 | 58 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 33 | 3 | 29 | 26 | 0.302 | 500.4 |
| 1940 | PHA | AL | 134 | 490 | 56 | 126 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 62 | 2 | 65 | 44 | 0.257 | 10.7 |
| 1941 | PHA | AL | 141 | 517 | 86 | 140 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 61 | 3 | 95 | 50 | 0.271 | 993.8 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | DET | 2B | 6 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 4 |
| 1938 | DET | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1939 | DET | 2B | 34 | 0 | 79 | 104 | 8 | 19 |
| 1939 | DET | SS | 16 | 0 | 29 | 46 | 3 | 6 |
| 1940 | PHA | 2B | 130 | 0 | 261 | 392 | 34 | 82 |
| 1940 | PHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHA | 2B | 135 | 0 | 285 | 423 | 27 | 87 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 305 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 16 |