Joe Benz
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-1, 196lb (185cm, 88kg)
Born:
January 21, 1886
in New Alsace, IN
us
Died:
April 22, 1957
in Chicago, IL
Buried:
Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Alsip, IL
Debut:
August 16, 1911
(Age 25-207d,
3,564th in major league history)
vs. DET 3.0 IP, 2 H, 3 SO, 0 BB
Last Game:
May 2, 1919
(Age 33-101d)
vs. SLB 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1911 season
Full Name: Joseph Louis Benz
Nicknames:
Blitzen or Butcher Boy
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from the B-R Bullpen
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from the SABR BioProject
1911 Fielding Game Log (as P)