Ben DeMott

Born: 4/2/1889 in Green Village, NJ, USA

Died: 7/5/1963 in Somerville, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-08-12 | Final Game: 1911-05-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Benyew Harrison DeMott

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Biography

Ben DeMott was a professional baseball player born in 1889, whose career spanned from 1910 to 1911. He played as a position player and appeared in a total of 11 games during his time in Major League Baseball. DeMott's offensive contributions included 3 hits and a batting average of 0.136, reflecting the challenges many players faced during the early 20th century in an era characterized by evolving batting techniques and strategies. Though his time in the majors was brief, DeMott's participation in the sport during this formative period highlights the competitive environment of early baseball. The game was undergoing significant changes, transitioning from the deadball era to the more lively game that would define the 1920s. DeMott's experience, albeit limited in terms of statistics—he recorded no home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases—offers a glimpse into the lives of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, paving the way for future generations of athletes.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 4 7 5 1 0 0 32.0 55 22 0 10 15 6.19 0

Career ERA 6.19 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 100.8% 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
1910 CLE AL 0 3 6 4 1 0 0 28.3 45 17 8 13 5.40 2.79 (-94%) 286.1
1911 CLE AL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3.7 10 5 2 2 12.27 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 22 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.136 0.208 0.136 0.345 0.0

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.345 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 48.5% 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
1910 CLE AL 9 18 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1911 CLE AL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 1 5 0 0 0
P 7 4 2 13 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 CLE OF 2 1 4 0 0 0
1910 CLE P 6 4 2 10 0 0
1911 CLE OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1911 CLE P 1 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 7
Center Field 2
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lafayette College Easton PA 1908, 1909, 1910