Ben Broussard

Born: 9/24/1976 in Beaumont, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-06-22 | Final Game: 2008-05-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Isaac Broussard

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Biography

Ben Broussard, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who made his mark primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2002 until his retirement in 2008. Over the course of his career, he played in 705 games, amassing 561 hits and 87 home runs, while driving in 314 runs. With a batting average of .263 and 15 stolen bases, Broussard showcased a balanced offensive skill set that contributed to the teams he played for, including stints with the Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers. Broussard's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by offensive explosion and the increasing importance of power hitters. His ability to generate runs and provide key contributions in pivotal moments earned him a reputation as a reliable player in the lineup. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Broussard's consistent performance and versatility on the field solidified his role as a noteworthy figure in the early 2000s baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
705	2136	275	561	114	13	87	314	15	171	466	0.263	0.324	0.450	0.775	837.1

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .450 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.775 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — near 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
2002	CLE	AL	39	112	10	27	4	0	4	9	0	7	25	0.241	.261 (-8%)	.331 (-12%)	.416 (-8%)	.747 (-10%)	-194.0
2003	CLE	AL	116	386	53	96	21	3	16	55	5	32	75	0.249	.264 (-6%)	.332 (-6%)	.422 (+5%)	.754 (avg)	-71.7
2004	CLE	AL	139	418	57	115	28	5	17	82	4	52	95	0.275	.266 (+3%)	.335 (+10%)	.427 (+14%)	.762 (+12%)	1180.3
2005	CLE	AL	142	466	59	119	30	5	19	68	2	32	98	0.255	.264 (-3%)	.330 (-7%)	.418 (+11%)	.749 (+3%)	109.3
2006	CLE	AL	88	268	44	86	14	0	13	46	0	17	58	0.321	.269 (+19%)	.336 (+7%)	.431 (+20%)	.768 (+14%)	727.1
2006	SEA	AL	56	164	17	39	7	0	8	17	2	9	45	0.238	.269 (-12%)	.336 (-16%)	.431 (-1%)	.768 (-8%)	727.1
2007	SEA	AL	99	240	27	66	10	0	7	29	2	17	50	0.275	.268 (+3%)	.335 (-2%)	.422 (-4%)	.758 (-3%)	-152.6
2008	TEX	AL	26	82	8	13	0	0	3	8	0	5	20	0.159	.263 (-40%)	.333 (-33%)	.416 (-36%)	.749 (-34%)	-481.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	557	451	4192	303	38	448
OF	54	47	82	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	CLE	1B	4	3	27	1	0	2
2002	CLE	OF	32	29	47	1	2	0
2003	CLE	1B	114	101	957	63	9	85
2004	CLE	1B	133	107	991	77	6	108
2005	CLE	1B	138	112	1082	60	9	112
2006	CLE	1B	80	60	578	51	7	58
2006	SEA	1B	10	9	74	8	2	12
2007	SEA	1B	52	36	281	21	2	39
2007	SEA	OF	22	18	35	0	0	0
2008	TEX	1B	26	23	202	22	3	32