Benny Culp, baseball player, 1942-1944

Benny Culp

Born: 1/19/1914 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 10/23/2000 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-17 | Final Game: 1944-07-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Baldy Culp

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Biography

Benny Culp was a professional baseball player born in 1914, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief career spanning from 1942 to 1944. As a position player, Culp's time in the league was marked by the unique context of World War II, which saw many players enlist and serve, leading to a shift in talent across teams. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 15 games, recording 5 hits and finishing with a batting average of .192. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 RBIs to his teams during his time in the league. Culp's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on small ball, where speed and situational hitting often took precedence over power. Although his career statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Culp's participation in Major League Baseball during a tumultuous time in American history is a testament to his dedication to the game and its resilience. His legacy, albeit brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 26 5 5 1 0 0 2 0 3 3 0.192 0.276 0.231 0.507 0.0

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.507 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 25.0% 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
1942 PHI NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1943 PHI NL 10 24 4 5 1 0 0 2 0 3 3 0.208 — — — — 0.0
1944 PHI NL 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 12 0 23 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 PHI C 1 0 1 0 1 0
1943 PHI C 10 0 21 2 1 0
1944 PHI C 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 12