Ben Huffman

Born: 7/18/1914 in Rileyville, VA, USA

Died: 2/22/2005 in Luray, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-23 | Final Game: 1937-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Franklin Huffman

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Biography

Ben Huffman, born in 1914, enjoyed a brief but noteworthy career as a Major League Baseball position player. He played in the big leagues from 1937 until the last day of the season on October 2, 1937. During his single season in the majors, Huffman appeared in 76 games, where he showcased his skills as a capable hitter with a batting average of .273. His offensive contributions included 48 hits, one home run, and 24 runs batted in, while he also recorded a stolen base. Huffman's playing style reflected the era of baseball in the late 1930s, a time when the game was beginning to shift away from the deadball approach, embracing a more offensive-minded strategy. Although his major league career was short-lived, Huffman left an imprint on the game, demonstrating the potential for players to make significant contributions in limited opportunities. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the myriad talents that have graced the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
76	176	18	48	9	0	1	24	1	10	7	0.273	0.323	0.341	0.664	-329.2

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.664 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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
1937	SLA	AL	76	176	18	48	9	0	1	24	1	10	7	0.273	.276 (-1%)	.342 (-6%)	.398 (-14%)	.740 (-10%)	-329.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	42	0	140	20	5	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	SLA	C	42	0	140	20	5	4

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	42

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Bridgewater College	Bridgewater	VA	1935, 1936