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Ben Koehler Notable

b. January 26, 1877 · St. Louis Browns 1905–1906

Ben Koehler played 1905 to 1906 for the St. Louis Browns as a center fielder.

Across 208 games he batted .233, with 168 hits and 82 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 15 doubles and 31 stolen bases.

He played 176 games in the outfield, with 308 putouts and 12 errors.

He was born in Schondorf, Bavaria, Germany on January 26, 1877, and died on May 21, 1961. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1905 SLB 14253655127 1462 47328222 .237
1906 SLB 661862741 110 1524299 .220
Career 20872282168 1572 625611131 .233

On this day & linked events

1877

Born January 26, 1877

Schondorf, Bavaria, Germany

1961

Died May 21, 1961