Ben Ellis

Born: 1870 in Lockport, NY, USA

Died: 7/26/1931 in Schenectady, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-07-16 | Final Game: 1896-08-22

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 166 lbs

Full name: Alfred Benjamin Ellis

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Biography

Ben Ellis, born in 1870, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 19th century. He played in Major League Baseball for a total of four games from July 16 to August 22, 1896. As a position player, Ellis's time in the major leagues was limited, and he recorded only one hit in his career, resulting in a batting average of .062. He did not register any home runs or RBIs and had no stolen bases during his time on the field. Ellis's career occurred during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the sport. While his statistics may not reflect a long-lasting impact, he remains part of the historical tapestry of baseball, representing the many players who contributed to the game's evolution during a time when professional baseball was still solidifying its place in American culture. Despite a short-lived career, Ellis is remembered as a player who stepped into the vibrant world of 19th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	16	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	6	0.062	0.211	0.062	0.273	0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 78.5% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 83.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.273 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 63.2% 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
1896	PHI	NL	4	16	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	6	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	2	0	1	6	2	0
SS	2	0	4	4	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1896	PHI	3B	2	0	1	6	2	0
1896	PHI	SS	2	0	4	4	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	2
Shortstop	2