Ben Diggins

Born: 6/13/1979 in Leoti, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-09-02 | Final Game: 2002-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Howard Diggins

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Biography

Ben Diggins, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player known for his brief tenure in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player from September 2, 2002, to September 26, 2002, during a time when the league was experiencing a shift towards more power-focused offensive strategies. Despite the limited opportunities in the majors, Diggins made his mark by appearing in five games, where he recorded one hit and finished with a batting average of .143. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his journey to the big leagues reflected the aspirations of many players who aim to break into the competitive world of professional baseball. Diggins' time in the majors was brief, but he represented the countless athletes who dedicated their lives to the sport, striving for success at the highest level. His career, while not statistically prolific, serves as a reminder of the challenges and the competitive nature of baseball during the early 2000s, a period characterized by both the rise of power hitters and the importance of versatile position players. Though he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his presence in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	4	5	5	0	0	0	24.0	28	23	4	18	15	8.62	0

Career ERA 8.62 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 101.6% 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
2002	MIL	NL	0	4	5	5	0	0	0	24.0	28	23	18	15	8.62	4.28 (-102%)	-1191.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 56.9% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 65.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 61.8% 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
2002	MIL	NL	5	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	MIL	P	5	5	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Arizona	Tucson	AZ	1999, 2000