Benny McCoy
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1938-1941)
Benny McCoy was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1941 for the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 4 seasons. In 337 career games, he hit .269 with 327 hits, 16 home runs, and 156 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,616.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- Died
- 11/9/2011 in Grandville, MI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1938-09-14
- Last Game
- 1941-09-28
Full name: Benjamin Jenison McCoy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 337 | 1,214 | 182 | 327 | 52 | 18 | 16 | 156 | 8 | 190 | 122 | .269 | .369 | .381 | .750 | 1,616 |
Career AVG .269 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .369 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.
Career SLG .381 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .750 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | DET | AL | 7 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1939 | DET | AL | 55 | 192 | 38 | 58 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 33 | 3 | 29 | 26 | .302 | .274 (+10%) | .342 (+15%) | .393 (+14%) | .735 (+14%) | 526.5 |
| 1940 | PHA | AL | 134 | 490 | 56 | 126 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 62 | 2 | 65 | 44 | .257 | .267 (-4%) | .335 (+3%) | .387 (-4%) | .722 (-1%) | 38.5 |
| 1941 | PHA | AL | 141 | 517 | 86 | 140 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 61 | 3 | 95 | 50 | .271 | .262 (+3%) | .332 (+15%) | .373 (-1%) | .705 (+6%) | 1051.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 337 | 1,214 | 182 | 327 | 52 | 18 | 16 | 156 | 8 | 190 | 122 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 1,616 | ||
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 (337 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 148 | 537 | 91 | 159 | 7 | 75 | .296 |
| Away | 189 | 677 | 91 | 168 | 9 | 81 | .248 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941-09-28 | PHA | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-09-28 | PHA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-24 | PHA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-23 | PHA | NYY | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-09-21 | PHA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-09-21 | PHA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941-09-17 | PHA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941-09-16 | PHA | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-15 | PHA | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-09-14 | PHA | SLA | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 305 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 16 |
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Benny McCoy (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Benny McCoy: the record in brief
September 14, 1938 and September 28, 1941 bracket Benny McCoy's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Detroit Tigers (1938 through 1939) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1940 to 1941). At 5'9" and 170 pounds, McCoy is listed as a second baseman. The bio says McCoy batted left-handed and threw right-handed. McCoy was born on November 9, 1915, in Jenison, MI, USA. McCoy's death is recorded on November 9, 2011, in Grandville, MI, USA. Benny McCoy was the playing name; the full given name is Benjamin Jenison.
In 337 games and 1,214 at bats, McCoy batted .269 with 327 hits, along with 16 homers and 156 RBI. McCoy's career OPS of .750 combines a .369 on-base mark with .381 slugging. The .269 career average is close to the .269 the league hit across the same seasons. McCoy collected a career-high 140 hits in 1941. McCoy drove in a season-high 62 runs in 1940.
Frequently Asked Questions about Benny McCoy
- What years did Benny McCoy play?
- Benny McCoy played in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1941.
- Was Benny McCoy a pitcher?
- No. Benny McCoy was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Benny McCoy hit?
- Benny McCoy hit 16 career home runs with 327 hits.
- What teams did Benny McCoy play for?
- Benny McCoy played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1938–1939) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1940–1941).
- What were Benny McCoy's career stats?
- In 337 games, Benny McCoy had 327 hits, 16 home runs, 156 RBI, 182 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .269 batting average.
- What position did Benny McCoy play?
- Benny McCoy played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Benny McCoy and how much did he weigh?
- Benny McCoy was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Benny McCoy hit each season?
- Benny McCoy's home runs by season: 0 in 1938, 1 in 1939, 7 in 1940, and 8 in 1941. His most in one season was 8, in 1941.
- What was Benny McCoy's career batting average?
- Benny McCoy batted .269 over his career, with 327 hits in 1,214 at bats.
- How many RBI did Benny McCoy have?
- Benny McCoy drove in 156 runs in his career.
- Is Benny McCoy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Benny McCoy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.