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Athletics Franchise · 1940–1941

Benny McCoy

Second Base2 seasons1940–1941

Biography

Benny McCoy was a Major League Baseball second baseman, born November 9, 1915 in Jenison, MI. A left-handed hitter listed at 5' 9" and 170 pounds, Benny McCoy debuted on September 14, 1938 and last played on September 28, 1941.

Over 337 major-league games, Benny McCoy batted .269 with 327 hits, 16 home runs, and 156 RBI in 1214 at-bats.

Every one of Benny's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
November 9, 1915
Birthplace
Jenison, MI
Position
Second Base
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Height / Weight
5' 9", 170 lb
MLB Debut
September 14, 1938
Final Game
September 28, 1941
Seasons with A's
2

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 337 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
3371214182327521816156190122.269.369.381.750
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1938Detroit Tigers715300.200
1939Detroit Tigers5519258133.302
1940Philadelphia Athletics134490126762.257
1941Philadelphia Athletics141517140861.271

Season-by-Season

1941Philadelphia AthleticsSecond Base1940Philadelphia AthleticsSecond Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Benny McCoy appears across the 1940 and 1941 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Benny McCoy played 275 games with 266 hits and 123 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Benny McCoy.

Elmer ValoBob JohnsonAl SimmonsFrankie HayesSam ChapmanWally MosesDick SiebertHal Wagner

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Benny McCoy play?
Benny McCoy was a second baseman who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Benny McCoy play for the Athletics?
Benny McCoy appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1940 and 1941.
Where was Benny McCoy born?
Benny McCoy was born on November 9, 1915 in Jenison, MI.
What were Benny McCoy's MLB career stats?
Over 337 MLB games, Benny McCoy hit .269 with 327 hits, 16 home runs, and 156 RBI.

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