Homer Benden
Homer P. Benden "Ben"
Born: August 25, 1922
Fishertown, PA US
Deceased: May 13, 2008
Beaver, PA US
Primary Position: First base
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 180
Career: 1940-1947
Homer Benden compiled a career batting average of .316 with 1 home runs and 12 RBI in his 19-game career with the Lenoir Reds, Beaver Falls Browns and Erie Sailors. He began playing during the 1940 season and last took the field during the 1947 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | C | MATL | Erie Sailors | 19 | 82 | 76 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 8 | .316 | .366 | .461 | .826 | 35 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Totals | 19 | 82 | 76 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 8 | .316 | .366 | .461 | .826 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | C | MATL | Erie Sailors | 1B | 19 | 178 | 12 | 9 | 12 | .955 | 1.000 |
| Totals | 19 | 178 | 12 | 9 | 12 | .955 | 1.000 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | D | Tar Heel League | Lenoir Reds | CIN | ||
| 1940 | D | Penn State League | Beaver Falls Browns | SLA | ||
| 1947 | C | Middle Atlantic League | Erie Sailors | NY1 |
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