Ben Koehler (January 26, 1877, Schoerndorn, Germany – May 21, 1961, South Bend, Indiana) was a Major League Baseball player for the St. Louis Browns in 1905–1906. He was primarily an outfielder, though he played a few games as a first or second baseman.
| Ben Koehler | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: January 26, 1877 Schoerndorn, Germany | |
| Died: May 21, 1961 (aged 84) South Bend, Indiana | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 23, 1905, for the St. Louis Browns | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 7, 1906, for the St. Louis Browns | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .233 |
| Home runs | 2 |
| Runs batted in | 62 |
| Teams | |
Koehler played in a total of 208 games and had a lifetime batting average of .233, accumulating 168 hits, 2 home runs, and 62 RBI.
As a center fielder, Koehler helped turn 11 double plays in 1905, among the highest for that fielding position in a single season.
References
edit- Baseball Reference
- Ben Koehler at Baseball Almanac