Ben Guiney

Born: 11/16/1858 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 12/5/1930 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-09-04 | Final Game: 1884-06-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Franklin Guiney

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Biography

Ben Guiney, born in 1858, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 19th century, specifically from 1883 to 1884. He played in a total of three games, where he recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .083. Guiney’s time in the league coincided with the early days of professional baseball, an era characterized by the transition from amateur play to a more organized and commercialized sport. His contributions, though limited in number, were part of the evolving landscape of baseball during a time when the game was gaining popularity and establishing its identity. Despite the modest statistics—no home runs, no RBIs, and no stolen bases—Guiney's experience in the big leagues aligns him with a generation of players who were foundational to the sport’s development. The late 19th century was a pivotal time for baseball, marked by the introduction of new rules and the expansion of teams into more cities, setting the stage for the modern game. While Guiney’s career did not leave a lasting statistical legacy, his participation in this early era of baseball reflects the diverse tapestry of players who contributed to the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	12	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.083	0.083	0.083	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 66.4% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 70.4% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 75.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.615 across their career seasons — 72.9% 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
1883	DTN	NL	1	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	DTN	NL	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	2	0	3	3	2	0
OF	1	0	0	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1883	DTN	OF	1	0	0	0	1	0
1884	DTN	C	2	0	3	3	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	2
Center Field	1