Benny Frey

Born: 4/6/1906 in Dexter, MI, USA

Died: 11/1/1937 in Spring Arbor Township, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-09-18 | Final Game: 1936-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Rudolph Frey

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Biography

Benny Frey was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1936. Born in 1906, Frey made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, often marked by the end of the deadball era and the rise of more offensive play styles. Over his career, he compiled a record of 57 wins and 82 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5. Frey recorded a total of 179 strikeouts and secured 8 saves, contributing to his teams’ efforts on the mound during a time when pitching was evolving, and teams began to place greater emphasis on specialized roles. Frey's playing style was characterized by a solid work ethic and a competitive spirit, as reflected in his performance statistics. He navigated the challenges of the game during his career, which included the Great Depression, a time that affected many players and franchises. While not a household name, Frey's contributions as a left-handed pitcher and his ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of the sport left a lasting mark on the teams he played for, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
57	82	256	127	49	7	8	1160.0	1415	580	54	263	179	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1929	CIN	NL	1	2	3	3	2	0	0	24.0	29	11	8	1	4.12	4.60 (+10%)	-448.6
1930	CIN	NL	11	18	44	28	14	2	1	245.0	295	128	62	43	4.70	4.80 (+2%)	-310.6
1931	CIN	NL	8	12	34	17	7	1	2	133.7	166	73	36	19	4.92	4.10 (-20%)	680.0
1932	STL	NL	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	3.0	6	4	2	0	12.00	—	-
1932	CIN	NL	4	10	28	15	5	0	0	131.3	159	63	30	27	4.32	4.13 (-5%)	-969.7
1933	CIN	NL	6	4	37	9	1	1	0	132.0	144	56	21	12	3.82	3.86 (+1%)	867.4
1934	CIN	NL	11	16	39	30	12	2	2	245.3	288	96	42	33	3.52	4.29 (+18%)	1756.5
1935	CIN	NL	6	10	38	13	3	1	3	114.3	164	87	32	24	6.85	4.35 (-58%)	-147.0
1936	CIN	NL	10	8	31	12	5	0	0	131.3	164	62	30	20	4.25	4.59 (+7%)	1193.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
260	385	33	98	9	3	0	23	2	26	67	0.255	0.305	0.294	0.599	-812.1

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1929	CIN	NL	3	8	3	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	CIN	NL	44	88	7	25	4	1	5	0	4	18	0.284	.293 (-3%)	.354 (-11%)	.429 (-18%)	.784 (-15%)	-247.7
1931	CIN	NL	34	44	4	14	2	0	3	0	2	4	0.318	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	STL	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	CIN	NL	28	44	2	9	0	0	2	0	2	10	0.205	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	CIN	NL	38	42	2	11	0	1	1	0	6	2	0.262	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	CIN	NL	41	82	6	14	0	1	6	0	7	21	0.171	.278 (-39%)	.340 (-28%)	.392 (-50%)	.733 (-40%)	-564.4
1935	CIN	NL	38	32	5	11	1	0	3	2	2	2	0.344	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	CIN	NL	32	44	4	11	1	0	3	0	3	8	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0