Gene Benson

Born: 10/2/1913 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 4/6/1999 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Eugene Henry Fowlkes Benson

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Biography

Gene Benson, born in 1913, is an active professional baseball player renowned for his impressive contributions to the game. Serving primarily as a position player, Benson has participated in 569 games, achieving a remarkable batting average of .291. Throughout his career, he accumulates 636 hits, 17 home runs, and 319 RBIs, showcasing his ability to consistently produce offensively. His speed on the bases is evident in his 20 stolen bases, further emphasizing his versatility and athleticism on the diamond. Benson's talent has not gone unnoticed, as he has earned four All-Star selections, marking him as one of the standout players of his era. Known for his solid hitting and dependable fielding, he represents a significant figure in the ongoing evolution of baseball. As he continues to play, Benson remains a key contributor to his team, embodying the spirit of competition and excellence that defines the game today. His career serves as a testament to longevity and skill, making him a notable player in the landscape of modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
569	2184	326	636	84	31	17	319	20	198	5	0.291	0.351	0.381	0.732	1551.5

Career AVG .291 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.708 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
1934	PBG	NN2	5	19	0	6	1	0	0	3	0	1	1	0.316	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	PS	NN2	32	110	17	32	5	0	0	15	2	16	0	0.291	.276 (+5%)	.342 (+11%)	.398 (-16%)	.740 (-3%)	0.9
1938	PC	NN2	25	106	17	23	3	2	1	12	1	5	0	0.217	.272 (-20%)	.341 (-24%)	.392 (-21%)	.734 (-22%)	-427.7
1938	PS	NN2	27	99	15	24	0	2	1	14	0	13	0	0.242	.272 (-11%)	.341 (-3%)	.392 (-20%)	.734 (-12%)	-427.7
1939	PS	NN2	47	169	25	46	6	3	5	25	1	14	0	0.272	.274 (-1%)	.342 (-3%)	.393 (+10%)	.735 (+4%)	83.6
1940	PS	NN2	61	212	45	66	7	4	5	30	5	28	2	0.311	.267 (+17%)	.335 (+18%)	.387 (+17%)	.722 (+17%)	707.0
1941	PS	NN2	25	95	9	26	6	0	0	6	1	8	0	0.274	.262 (+4%)	.332 (-1%)	.373 (-10%)	.705 (-5%)	-82.6
1942	PS	NN2	50	178	23	43	5	1	1	26	0	17	1	0.242	.253 (-5%)	.323 (-5%)	.349 (-15%)	.672 (-10%)	-279.6
1943	PS	NN2	46	190	27	64	7	5	0	38	2	14	1	0.337	.255 (+32%)	.324 (+18%)	.346 (+23%)	.671 (+20%)	597.5
1944	PS	NN2	52	225	39	70	9	3	1	30	3	13	0	0.311	.261 (+19%)	.325 (+7%)	.357 (+9%)	.683 (+8%)	274.7
1945	PS	NN2	47	198	30	67	10	3	1	33	0	13	0	0.338	.260 (+30%)	.328 (+15%)	.354 (+22%)	.683 (+19%)	584.9
1946	PS	NN2	61	244	40	78	12	4	0	39	2	23	0	0.320	.256 (+24%)	.328 (+15%)	.358 (+12%)	.687 (+13%)	561.1
1947	PS	NN2	48	179	27	52	10	4	1	31	2	22	0	0.291	.262 (+11%)	.336 (+9%)	.376 (+8%)	.712 (+9%)	274.8
1948	PS	NN2	43	160	12	39	3	0	1	17	1	11	0	0.244	.263 (-8%)	.340 (-14%)	.379 (-26%)	.719 (-20%)	-556.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	7	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.429

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1939	NLP2	PS	2	7	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.429

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	3	40	0	1	1
OF	567	562	1188	51	36	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	PBG	OF	5	5	12	1	0	0
1937	PS	OF	32	32	69	3	1	0
1938	PC	OF	25	25	39	1	0	1
1938	PS	OF	27	27	60	4	1	1
1939	PS	OF	47	46	96	1	4	0
1940	PS	OF	60	60	140	2	4	0
1941	PS	OF	25	25	47	3	1	0
1942	PS	OF	51	50	125	5	6	1
1943	PS	1B	1	0	6	0	0	0
1943	PS	OF	45	45	115	1	5	0
1944	PS	OF	52	52	121	6	4	2
1945	PS	OF	47	47	95	6	2	0
1946	PS	1B	3	3	31	0	1	1
1946	PS	OF	58	57	122	4	2	0
1947	PS	1B	1	0	3	0	0	0
1947	PS	OF	49	48	80	6	1	0
1948	PS	OF	44	43	67	8	5	2