Ben Egan

Born: 11/20/1883 in Augusta, NY, USA

Died: 2/18/1968 in Utica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-09-29 | Final Game: 1915-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Arthur Augustus Egan

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Biography

Ben Egan was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who played in the Major Leagues from 1908 to 1915. Primarily serving as a position player, Egan's career spanned a period marked by the transition from the deadball era into the more offensive-minded years of the 1910s. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 122 games, achieving a modest total of 58 hits. With a batting average of .165, Egan struggled to find consistent success at the plate, finishing his career without any home runs, but he did contribute 30 RBIs and stole 3 bases. Despite the challenges he faced offensively, Egan's role as a versatile player allowed him to contribute to his teams in other ways during a time when the game was heavily focused on strategic play and defensive skills. While he may not have left a significant statistical footprint, Egan's participation in the early 20th century baseball landscape reflects the diverse talents and challenges faced by players of his era. His career serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the game in its formative years, even if their individual achievements were modest.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
122	352	21	58	9	5	0	30	3	18	75	0.165	0.212	0.219	0.431	-2119.4

Career AVG .165 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Career SLG .219 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.431 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1908	PHA	AL	2	6	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	PHA	AL	49	138	9	24	3	4	13	3	6	38	0.174	.268 (-35%)	.335 (-38%)	.358 (-29%)	.694 (-33%)	-842.3
1914	CLE	AL	29	88	7	20	2	1	11	0	3	20	0.227	.255 (-11%)	.322 (-14%)	.339 (-20%)	.661 (-17%)	-235.8
1915	CLE	AL	42	120	4	13	3	0	6	0	8	14	0.108	.250 (-57%)	.318 (-48%)	.332 (-60%)	.651 (-54%)	-1041.3