Benton Shoemake
Benton McMillan Shoemake Jr.
Born: February 20, 1927
Deceased: January 6, 1991
Primary Position: First base
All Position(s) Played: OF
Bats: Left
Throws:
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 175
Career: 1947-1949
Benton Shoemake compiled a career batting average of .333 with 1 home runs and 0 RBI in his 15-game career with the Bristol Twins, Hopkinsville Hoppers, Fulton Chicks, Valley Rebels and Newnan Brownies. He began playing during the 1947 season and last took the field during the 1949 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | D | APPY1 | Bristol Twins | 15 | 48 | 48 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .479 | .812 | 23 | |||||||||||
| 1948 | D | KITL | (+) Fulton Chicks | 12 | 40 | 40 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .225 | .225 | .400 | .625 | 16 | |||||||||||
| 1948 | D | KITL | (+) Hopkinsville Hoppers | 12 | 40 | 40 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .225 | .225 | .400 | .625 | 16 | |||||||||||
| 1949 | D | GAAL | (+) Valley Rebels | 114 | 437 | 437 | 117 | 22 | 1 | 1 | .268 | .268 | .330 | .597 | 144 | |||||||||||
| 1949 | D | GAAL | (+) Newnan Brownies | 114 | 437 | 437 | 117 | 22 | 1 | 1 | .268 | .268 | .330 | .597 | 144 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 15 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .479 | .812 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | D | Appalachian League | Bristol Twins | NY1 | ||
| 1948 | D | Kitty League | Hopkinsville Hoppers | |||
| 1948 | D | Kitty League | Fulton Chicks | WS1 | ||
| 1949 | D | Georgia-Alabama League | Valley Rebels | BOS | ||
| 1949 | D | Georgia-Alabama League | Newnan Brownies |
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