Benn Karr, baseball player, 1920-1927

Benn Karr

Born: 11/28/1893 in Mount Pleasant, MS, USA

Died: 12/8/1968 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-04-20 | Final Game: 1927-07-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Joyce Karr

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Biography

Benn Karr was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1920 to 1927. Born in 1893, Karr's career unfolded during an era transitioning from the post-Deadball Era, characterized by a significant emphasis on pitching and defense, to a more offense-oriented game. Over his career, he compiled a record of 35 wins and 48 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.6. Karr was known for his durability and ability to pitch in various situations, finishing his career with 180 strikeouts and 5 saves, showcasing a blend of reliability and capability in late-game scenarios. Karr's tenure in Major League Baseball coincided with a period marked by the emergence of new pitching techniques and strategies. While he may not have garnered the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams were valuable, particularly during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. His career, spanning nearly a decade, reflected the challenges and changes in the sport, solidifying his place in the annals of baseball history as a dedicated pitcher who navigated the complexities of the game during his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
35 48 177 58 29 1 5 780.3 921 399 43 260 180 4.60 0

Career ERA 4.60 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — 12.9% worse than 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
1920 BOS AL 3 8 26 2 0 0 1 91.7 109 49 24 21 4.81 3.45 (-40%) -312.3
1921 BOS AL 8 7 26 7 5 0 0 117.7 123 48 38 37 3.67 4.02 (+9%) -1191.3
1922 BOS AL 5 12 41 13 7 0 1 183.3 212 91 45 41 4.47 4.18 (-7%) -455.6
1925 CLE AL 11 12 32 24 12 1 0 197.7 248 105 80 41 4.78 4.55 (-5%) -2405.4
1926 CLE AL 5 6 30 7 4 0 1 113.3 137 63 41 23 5.00 4.11 (-22%) -2417.9
1927 CLE AL 3 3 22 5 1 0 2 76.7 92 43 32 17 5.05 4.08 (-24%) -1370.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
265 392 43 96 20 0 2 47 3 26 58 0.245 0.292 0.311 0.603 -1036.1

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career SLG .311 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.603 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 18.0% 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
1920 BOS AL 57 75 8 21 5 0 1 15 0 6 18 0.280 .271 (+3%) .331 (avg) .363 (+7%) .694 (+4%) 42.2
1921 BOS AL 43 62 7 16 2 0 0 9 1 3 16 0.258 .286 (-10%) .344 (-15%) .395 (-27%) .739 (-21%) -228.6
1922 BOS AL 66 98 7 21 2 0 0 4 1 4 7 0.214 .285 (-25%) .345 (-29%) .397 (-41%) .743 (-35%) -638.5
1925 CLE AL 46 92 11 24 5 0 1 17 0 7 8 0.261 .288 (-9%) .349 (-10%) .407 (-15%) .756 (-13%) -211.2
1926 CLE AL 31 45 8 10 5 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1927 CLE AL 22 20 2 4 1 0 0 0 1 4 6 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 177 0 40 213 17 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 BOS P 26 0 5 18 2 0
1921 BOS P 26 0 2 30 2 0
1922 BOS P 41 0 9 44 5 3
1925 CLE P 32 0 14 57 4 5
1926 CLE P 30 0 6 35 2 0
1927 CLE P 22 0 4 29 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 177