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Bennie Warren Notable

b. March 2, 1912 · Philadelphia Phillies 1939–1942, New York Giants 1946–1947

Bennie Warren divided nine seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Philadelphia Phillies from 1939, then the New York Giants through 1947.

Across 377 games he batted .219, with 217 hits and 97 runs. He finished with 33 home runs, 26 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 335 games behind the plate, with 1,167 putouts and 40 errors. He turned 31 double plays.

He was born in Elk City, OK, USA on March 2, 1912, and died on May 11, 1994. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1939 PHI 1856413 001 7770 .232
1940 PHI 1062893371 6112 3440461 .246
1941 PHI 1213453474 1329 3544660 .214
1942 PHI 902251947 637 2024360 .209
1946 NYG 3969711 114 814210 .159
1947 NYG 3501 000 0010 .200
Career 37798997217 26733 1041291771 .219

On this day & linked events

1912

Born March 2, 1912

Elk City, OK, USA

1994

Died May 11, 1994