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Ray Benge

Biography

The 29-year-old Benge is a hard luck right-hander from Jacksonville, Texas. Pitched better last year than 14-18 record indicated. Ray was second in wins to teammate Jumbo Elliott, and his 3.17 earned run average led the Phillies. Struck out 117 batters, good for 7th among NL hurlers. Can start or relieve. Came to Philadelphia from Cleveland. In big league debut in 1925 shut out Philadelphia A’s.

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Birth Date: April 22, 1902
Birth Location: Jacksonville, TX
Death Date: June 27, 1997
Death Location: Centerville TX, USA
Weight: 160 lb
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Bats: R
Throws: R
Debut Date: September 26, 1925
Final Game Date: June 2, 1938
Years Played: 13
Games Played: 353
At Bats: 659
Runs: 45
Hits: 124
Doubles: 12
Triples: 0
Home Runs: 0
RBIs: 38
Stolen Bases: 0
Base on Balls: 13
Batting Average: 0.188
Position: Pitcher



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