Joe Benes, baseball player, 1931-1931

Joe Benes

Born: 1/8/1901 in Long Island City, NY, USA

Died: 3/7/1975 in Elmhurst, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-05-09 | Final Game: 1931-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Joseph Anthony Benes

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Biography

Joe Benes was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period from May 9 to June 14, 1931. As a position player, Benes appeared in a total of 10 games during his career, where he recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .167. Throughout his time in the league, he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, and he did not register any stolen bases. Benes' career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve with the influence of new playing styles and strategies that would define the game in the years to come. Despite the brevity of his career, Benes' participation in the Major Leagues contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the journey of many players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 12 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.167 0.333 0.167 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 57.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 31.2% below 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
1931 STL NL 10 12 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 4 6 1 0
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 6 0 4 7 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 SLN 2B 2 0 4 6 1 0
1931 SLN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1931 SLN SS 6 0 4 7 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 1
Shortstop 6