Ray Benge

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Ray Benge
Pitcher
Born: April 22, 1902
Died: June 27, 1997 (aged 95)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 26, 1925
for the Cleveland Indians
Final game
June 2, 1938
for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics
Pitching record     101-130
Earned run average     4.52
Strikeouts     655
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Raymond Adelphia Benge (April 22, 1902 - June 27, 1997) born in Jacksonville, Texas was a Pitcher for the Cleveland Indians (1925-26), Philadelphia Phillies (1928-32 and 1936), Brooklyn Dodgers (1933-35), Boston Bees (1936) and Cincinnati Reds (1938).

He led the National League in Home Runs Allowed (24) and Earned Runs Allowed (139) in 1929.

In 12 seasons he had a 101-130 Win-Loss record, 346 Games (249 Started), 102 Complete Games, 12 Shutouts, 65 Games Finished, 19 Saves, 1,875 ⅓ Innings Pitched, 2,177 Hits Allowed, 1,108 Runs Allowed, 941 Earned Runs Allowed, 132 Home Runs Allowed, 598 Walks, 655 Strikeouts, 30 Hit Batsmen, 14 Wild Pitches, 8,278 Batters Faced and a 4.52 ERA.

He died in Centerville, Texas at the age of 95.


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