Ben Steiner

Born: 7/28/1921 in Alexandria, VA, USA

Died: 10/27/1988 in Venice, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-17 | Final Game: 1947-04-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Saunders Steiner

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Biography

Ben Steiner was a professional baseball player born in 1921, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1940s. He played as a position player primarily from 1945 until 1947. Throughout his career, Steiner participated in 82 games, where he demonstrated a solid batting ability, recording 79 hits with a batting average of .256. His contributions at the plate included three home runs and 20 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his capability as a reliable offensive player during a time when the league was transitioning from the effects of World War II back into a more competitive environment. Steiner also displayed speed on the bases, stealing 10 bases during his tenure, which reflected the increasingly strategic nature of baseball in the post-war era. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his presence in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of the game during a period characterized by the return of veterans and a burgeoning interest in baseball as a national pastime. His career, although brief, remains a part of the historical narrative of Major League Baseball in the 1940s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
82	308	41	79	8	3	3	20	10	31	29	0.256	0.326	0.331	0.658	-157.2

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
1945	BOS	AL	78	304	39	78	8	3	3	20	10	31	29	0.257	.260 (-2%)	.328 (avg)	.354 (-6%)	.683 (-4%)	-157.2
1946	BOS	AL	3	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	DET	AL	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0