Ben Hendrickson

Born: 2/4/1981 in St. Cloud, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-06-02 | Final Game: 2006-05-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Benjamin John Hendrickson

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Biography

Ben Hendrickson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1981, whose career spanned from 2004 to 2006. He made his Major League Baseball debut on June 2, 2004, and played until his final appearance on May 20, 2006. Throughout his time in the big leagues, Hendrickson faced challenges on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 1-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 7.41. Despite these struggles, he demonstrated resilience and determination, contributing to his teams with a total of 37 strikeouts over his career. Hendrickson's tenure in the MLB came during a period marked by intense competition and evolving pitching strategies, as teams increasingly focused on maximizing pitcher performance through advanced analytics and conditioning. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his journey through the majors reflected the challenges many pitchers face in establishing themselves at the highest level of the sport. After his departure from Major League Baseball, Hendrickson's experiences continued to inform his understanding of the game, underscoring the complexities and unpredictability inherent in a professional baseball career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	10	14	12	0	0	0	58.3	79	48	6	29	37	7.41	0

Career ERA 7.41 vs. league average 4.50 across their career seasons — 64.7% 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
2004	MIL	NL	1	8	10	9	0	0	0	46.3	58	32	20	29	6.22	4.46 (-39%)	-666.8
2006	MIL	NL	0	2	4	3	0	0	0	12.0	21	16	9	8	12.00	4.53 (-165%)	139.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	19	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	12	0.105	0.150	0.105	0.255	0.0

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 60.7% below league average.

Career OBP .150 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.

Career SLG .105 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 75.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.255 vs. league average 0.766 across their career seasons — 66.7% 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
2004	MIL	NL	10	16	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	MIL	NL	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	14	12	5	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	MIL	P	10	9	5	5	0	0
2006	MIL	P	4	3	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14