Art Benedict

Born: 3/31/1862 in Cornwall, IL, USA

Died: 1/14/1948 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-05-14 | Final Game: 1883-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Arthur Melville Benedict

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Biography

Art Benedict was a professional baseball player born in 1862, who played during the early days of Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from 1883, during which he participated in three games, showcasing his skills as a position player. Although his time on the field was limited, he made a notable impact during those appearances, accumulating four hits and driving in four runs, which resulted in a batting average of .267. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Benedict's contributions were significant in the context of the era, as baseball was still evolving and players were adapting to the growing popularity of the sport. Benedict's career lasted only until June 6, 1883, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. The early 1880s were characterized by a transition in baseball's professional landscape, with the establishment of organized leagues and the advent of more structured play. While his playing days were short-lived, Art Benedict's journey through the nascent stages of Major League Baseball reflects the determination and passion of players who laid the groundwork for the game as it is known today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	15	3	4	1	0	0	4	0	0	4	0.267	0.267	0.333	0.600	0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.631 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1883	PHI	NL	3	15	3	4	1	0	0	4	0	0	4	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	0	3	5	6	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1883	PHI	2B	3	0	3	5	6	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	3