Stan Benjamin, baseball player, 1939-1945

Stan Benjamin

Born: 5/20/1914 in Framingham, MA, USA

Died: 12/24/2009 in Harwich, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-16 | Final Game: 1945-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 194 lbs

Full name: Alfred Stanley Benjamin

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Biography

Stan Benjamin, born in 1914, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1939 to 1945. Primarily a position player, he appeared in 241 games during his career, accumulating a total of 176 hits, which included 5 home runs. Known for his speed on the bases, Benjamin successfully stole 23 bases and recorded 41 RBIs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts. His batting average stood at .229, reflecting the challenges faced by many players during this era, which was marked by the transition from the deadball era into a more power-focused style of play. Benjamin's career unfolded during a tumultuous time in American history, as World War II significantly impacted the sport and its players. Many athletes enlisted or were drafted, which opened opportunities for others like Benjamin to step into the spotlight. Though his numbers may not place him among the legends of the game, his perseverance and dedication during a challenging period for baseball made him a noteworthy figure in the annals of the sport. After his retirement on September 16, 1945, Benjamin remained a part of the baseball community, exemplifying the spirit of resilience that characterized his generation of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
241 770 77 176 32 11 5 41 23 32 115 0.229 0.260 0.318 0.578 -2689.4

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.578 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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
1939 PHI NL 12 50 4 7 2 1 0 2 1 1 6 0.140 .274 (-49%) .342 (-54%) .393 (-44%) .735 (-49%) -422.1
1940 PHI NL 8 9 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1941 PHI NL 129 480 47 113 20 7 3 27 17 20 81 0.235 .262 (-10%) .332 (-20%) .373 (-13%) .705 (-16%) -1701.5
1942 PHI NL 78 210 24 47 8 3 2 8 5 10 27 0.224 .253 (-12%) .323 (-19%) .349 (-9%) .672 (-14%) -565.8
1945 CLE AL 14 21 1 7 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 23 0 168 13 4 13
2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
3B 6 0 6 11 2 1
OF 168 0 284 22 8 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 PHI 3B 5 0 6 11 2 1
1939 PHI OF 7 0 12 1 2 0
1940 PHI OF 2 0 3 1 0 0
1941 PHI 1B 8 0 69 7 1 2
1941 PHI 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1941 PHI 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1941 PHI OF 110 0 185 11 4 3
1942 PHI 1B 15 0 99 6 3 11
1942 PHI OF 45 0 75 7 2 1
1945 CLE OF 4 0 9 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 24
Second Base 2
Third Base 6
Left Field 9
Center Field 56
Right Field 111

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
McDaniel College Westminster MD 1936