Ben Francisco

Born: 10/23/1981 in Santa Ana, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-05-01 | Final Game: 2013-05-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Louis Benjamin Francisco

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Biography

Ben Francisco, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2013. Primarily a position player, Francisco appeared in 563 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills as an outfielder and a versatile hitter. He finished his time in the league with 400 hits, including 50 home runs and 190 RBIs, and he maintained a batting average of .253. Known for his speed on the bases, Francisco also recorded 30 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to impact games with both his bat and his agility. Francisco played during a competitive era in baseball, marked by a blend of rising talent and the tail end of the steroid controversy. He contributed to various teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cleveland Indians, where he was known for his powerful left-handed swing and solid defensive abilities. His career, while not as extensively decorated as some of his contemporaries, reflected the grit and determination of many players who navigated the challenges of a rapidly evolving game. After his retirement on May 17, 2013, Francisco left a legacy as a reliable contributor and a key role player in the teams he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
563	1579	199	400	104	3	50	190	30	146	325	0.253	0.323	0.418	0.741	69.5

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .418 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.741 vs. league average 0.735 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
2007	CLE	AL	25	62	10	17	5	0	3	12	0	3	19	0.274	.268 (+2%)	.335 (-10%)	.422 (+18%)	.758 (+6%)	32.0
2008	CLE	AL	121	447	65	119	32	0	15	54	4	40	86	0.266	.263 (+1%)	.333 (avg)	.416 (+5%)	.749 (+3%)	219.2
2009	CLE	AL	89	308	48	77	21	1	10	33	13	33	59	0.250	.262 (-5%)	.332 (+1%)	.417 (+1%)	.750 (+1%)	88.8
2009	PHI	NL	37	97	10	27	9	0	5	13	1	5	24	0.278	.262 (+6%)	.332 (-5%)	.417 (+26%)	.750 (+12%)	88.8
2010	PHI	NL	88	179	24	48	13	0	6	28	8	14	35	0.268	.257 (+4%)	.325 (avg)	.402 (+10%)	.728 (+5%)	160.5
2011	PHI	NL	100	250	24	61	10	1	6	34	4	33	42	0.244	.255 (-4%)	.320 (+6%)	.399 (-9%)	.719 (-2%)	-3.7
2012	TOR	AL	27	50	5	12	5	1	0	2	0	4	10	0.240	.254 (-6%)	.318 (-7%)	.405 (-6%)	.724 (-7%)	-67.0
2012	HOU	NL	31	85	5	21	4	0	2	5	0	5	23	0.247	.254 (-3%)	.318 (-9%)	.405 (-10%)	.724 (-10%)	-67.0
2012	TBR	AL	24	57	4	13	5	0	2	8	0	4	16	0.228	.254 (-10%)	.318 (-15%)	.405 (+4%)	.724 (-5%)	-67.0
2013	NYY	AL	21	44	4	5	0	0	1	1	0	5	11	0.114	—	—	—	—	-304.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
17	19	2	2	0	0	1	3	1	5	0.105

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2011	NLDS1	PHI	2	2	1	1	1	3	0	0	0.500
2010	NLCS	PHI	3	6	1	1	0	0	0	3	0.167
2010	NLDS1	PHI	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
2009	NLCS	PHI	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
2009	NLDS2	PHI	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
2009	WS	PHI	4	7	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	405	340	676	27	9	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	CLE	OF	19	14	32	0	0	0
2008	CLE	OF	104	98	196	12	4	3
2009	CLE	OF	85	82	183	5	1	3
2009	PHI	OF	22	19	51	2	0	0
2010	PHI	OF	45	28	60	3	0	0
2011	PHI	OF	69	62	103	4	3	0
2012	TOR	OF	9	4	3	0	0	0
2012	HOU	OF	26	18	29	1	1	0
2012	TBA	OF	18	11	11	0	0	0
2013	NYA	OF	8	4	8	0	0	0