Ben Catchings
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Benjamin F. Catchings
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 160 lb.
- Born April 28, 1912 in Sherwood, TN USA
- Born February 8, 2000 in Birmingham, AL USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Infielder Ben Catchings played in the minors from 1933 to 1936 and 1944 to 1949. In 1935, Catchings led the Western Association with a .350 average. He also managed for six seasons.
Year-by-Year Managerial Record[edit]
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Brewton Millers | Alabama State League | 63-65 | 4th | Chicago White Sox | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1947 | Enterprise Boll Weevils | Alabama State League | 77-61 | 3rd | none | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1948 | Alexander City Millers | Georgia-Alabama League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Marvin Chappell July 1 | |
| 1949 | Johnson City Cardinals | Appalachian League | 59-63 | 4th | St. Louis Cardinals | ||
| 1950 | Johnson City Cardinals | Appalachian League | 73-48 | 3rd | St. Louis Cardinals | ||
| 1951 | Johnson City Cardinals | Appalachian League | 64-65 | 3rd | St. Louis Cardinals | Lost in 1st round |
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