Belve Bean, baseball player, 1930-1935

Belve Bean

Born: 4/25/1905 in Mullin, TX, USA

Died: 6/1/1988 in Comanche, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-05-30 | Final Game: 1935-06-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 197 lbs

Full name: Beveric Benton Bean

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Biography

Belve Bean was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1930 to 1935. Born in 1905, Bean showcased his talents during a time when the sport was beginning to transition from the deadball era to a focus on offensive prowess. Throughout his five seasons in Major League Baseball, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 7 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.32. His ability to strike out batters was evident in his total of 89 strikeouts, and he also contributed with 2 saves, highlighting his versatility on the mound. Bean's playing style reflected the characteristics of the time, as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly evolving game. While his statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, he played an important role during his tenure, contributing to his teams and leaving a mark in the annals of baseball history. His career serves as a reminder of the numerous players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport in the early 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 7 86 8 1 0 2 235.0 288 139 21 96 89 5.32 0

Career ERA 5.32 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 24.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1930 CLE AL 3 3 23 3 1 0 2 74.3 99 45 32 19 5.45 4.80 (-14%) -1532.9
1931 CLE AL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 7.0 11 5 4 3 6.43 — 0.0
1933 CLE AL 1 2 27 2 0 0 0 70.3 80 41 20 41 5.25 3.86 (-36%) 189.4
1934 CLE AL 5 1 21 1 0 0 0 51.3 53 22 21 20 3.86 4.29 (+10%) -76.6
1935 CLE AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 0 0 9.00 — 0.0
1935 WSN AL 2 0 10 2 0 0 0 31.0 43 25 19 6 7.26 4.35 (-67%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
86 72 11 19 5 0 1 6 0 4 17 0.264 0.303 0.375 0.678 0.0

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.678 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1930 CLE AL 23 26 7 9 3 0 0 3 0 0 2 0.346 — — — — 0.0
1931 CLE AL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1933 CLE AL 27 22 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1934 CLE AL 21 15 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1935 CLE AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1935 WSN AL 10 8 2 3 2 0 1 2 0 1 4 0.375 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 86 0 7 54 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 CLE P 23 0 3 17 1 0
1931 CLE P 4 0 0 3 0 0
1933 CLE P 27 0 4 16 0 0
1934 CLE P 21 0 0 14 1 0
1935 CLE P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1935 WS1 P 10 0 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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