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
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.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| 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 | |
| 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 |
