Ben Beville

Born: 8/28/1877 in Colusa, CA, USA

Died: 1/5/1937 in Yountville, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-05-24 | Final Game: 1901-06-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Clarence Benjamin Beville

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Biography

Ben Beville was a professional baseball player born in 1877 who played in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the tail end of the deadball period, where low-scoring games and strategic play were the norms. His career spanned from May 24, 1901, to June 2, 1901, during which he showcased his talents as a position player in Major League Baseball. Although Beville's time in the major leagues was brief, appearing in only 3 games, he made a notable impact in those appearances. During his short stint, Beville recorded 2 hits in 7 at-bats, giving him a respectable batting average of .286. He contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts, although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases. While Beville's career did not reach the heights of many of his contemporaries, his involvement in the game during this pivotal time in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's evolution. His legacy, like many players of the era, reflects the foundational years of professional baseball, paving the way for future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	2	2	1	0	0	9.0	8	4	0	9	1	4.00	0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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
1901	BOS	AL	0	2	2	2	1	0	0	9.0	8	4	9	1	4.00	3.49 (-15%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	7	2	2	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.286	0.286	0.571	0.857	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .571 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — +58.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.857 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — +24.9% above 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
1901	BOS	AL	3	7	2	2	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	5	0	1	0
P	2	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	BOS	1B	1	0	5	0	1	0
1901	BOS	P	2	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2
First Base	1