Benny McCoy

Born: 11/9/1915 in Jenison, MI, USA

Died: 11/9/2011 in Grandville, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-09-14 | Final Game: 1941-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Jenison McCoy

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Biography

Benny McCoy was a professional baseball player born in 1915 who played as a position player from 1938 until his retirement on September 28, 1941. Over the course of his career, McCoy participated in 337 games, where he showcased a solid offensive skill set, accumulating 327 hits and a batting average of .269. His power at the plate was evident in his 16 home runs, while he also contributed with 156 RBIs and demonstrated base-running ability with 8 stolen bases. Competing in a pre-World War II era, McCoy's playing style was characterized by his versatility and reliability as a hitter, which made him a valuable asset to his teams during the late 1930s and early 1940s. His contributions on the field reflected the evolving nature of the game as it transitioned into a more competitive landscape, setting the stage for future generations of players. While his career may not have been marked by the explosive statistics of later eras, McCoy's consistent performance and dedication to the sport solidified his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
337	1214	182	327	52	18	16	156	8	190	122	0.269	0.369	0.381	0.750	1616.1

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .369 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.750 vs. league average 0.725 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
1938	DET	AL	7	15	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	DET	AL	55	192	38	58	13	6	1	33	3	29	26	0.302	.274 (+10%)	.342 (+15%)	.393 (+14%)	.735 (+14%)	526.5
1940	PHA	AL	134	490	56	126	26	5	7	62	2	65	44	0.257	.267 (-4%)	.335 (+3%)	.387 (-4%)	.722 (-1%)	38.5
1941	PHA	AL	141	517	86	140	12	7	8	61	3	95	50	0.271	.262 (+3%)	.332 (+15%)	.373 (-1%)	.705 (+6%)	1051.1