Benny Meier

Career Overview

Benny Meier built one of the most respected and enduring careers in NBBA history. Competing from 1982 through 2007, he anchored the Oklahoma City Bombers for more than two decades, with additional time spent with the Fastar Comets and West Coast Dawgs.

After discovering beep baseball through Braille Sports magazine, Meier helped found the Oklahoma City Bombers alongside his wife Angela and friends in 1982. From that point forward, he became synonymous with Oklahoma City beep baseball.

Though available statistics reflect only the later portion of his career, they do not fully capture the level of play he sustained throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, when he was widely regarded as one of the league’s top defensive players. Across recorded World Series games later in his career, he totaled 83 putouts and maintained strong offensive production when called upon.

World Series Excellence

Meier earned multiple World Series All-Star honors, highlighted by dominant defensive performances and an MVP season at the plate.

• World Series All-Star, Palo Alto, CA
• Defensive All-Star, 26 putouts, Offensive average .777, Houston, TX
• Defensive All-Star, 27 putouts, St. Louis Park, MN
• Defensive All-Star, 25 putouts, Austin, TX
• Defensive All-Star, 29 putouts, Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Defensive All-Star, Austin, TX
• Defensive All-Star, Taipei, Taiwan
• Offensive MVP, .840 batting average, Cleveland, OH

The 2001 World Series remains one of his signature moments, batting .840 while continuing to contribute defensively. He also made history as the first player over age 55 to compete in an official overseas World Series tournament.

Leadership and Service

Meier served on the NBBA Board of Directors and helped coordinate the Oklahoma City Regional Tournament. Known as a fierce competitor during games, he was equally respected for mentoring younger players and sharing his knowledge of the sport.

He never missed a World Series tournament during his career and remained active year-round, including competing as the only blind participant in Oklahoma’s Senior Games distance running events.

Legacy

Benny Meier combined longevity, defensive excellence, and leadership in a way few players have matched. A founder of his team, a consistent World Series presence, and a mentor to future generations, he helped solidify Oklahoma City as a lasting force within the NBBA.

His career reflects dedication, durability, and a deep love for the game that extended well beyond statistics.