Ike Benners

Born: 6/7/1856 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 4/18/1932 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1884-09-03

Bats: LWeight: 175 lbs

Full name: Isaac B. Benners

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Biography

Ike Benners, born in 1856, was a professional baseball player who played during the early days of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from May 1, 1884, to September 3, 1884, a brief yet notable tenure in the sport's formative years. As a position player, Benners appeared in 55 games, where he recorded 39 hits and one home run, finishing with a batting average of .185. Although he did not accumulate any RBIs or stolen bases during his career, his participation in the game during this era contributed to the nascent development of baseball as a professional sport. Benners played in a time when the game was still evolving, transitioning from its informal roots to a more structured competition. Players like Benners laid the groundwork for future generations, and while his individual statistics may not reflect a standout career, his involvement in the league is a testament to the dedication and passion of early baseball players. His story represents a critical chapter in baseball history, highlighting the challenges and realities faced by athletes in the late 19th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
55	211	25	39	11	5	1	0	0	8	0	0.185	0.222	0.299	0.520	-238.6

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.520 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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
1884	BR3	AA	49	189	25	38	11	5	1	0	0	7	0	0.201	.243 (-17%)	.278 (-15%)	.327 (avg)	.606 (-7%)	-238.6
1884	WIL	UA	6	22	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.045	—	—	—	—	-238.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	55	0	76	2	18	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	BR3	OF	49	0	68	1	15	0
1884	WIL	OF	6	0	8	1	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	49
Center Field	3
Right Field	3