Ben Houser

Born: 11/30/1883 in Frackville, PA, USA

Died: 1/15/1952 in Augusta, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-05-02 | Final Game: 1912-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Franklin Houser

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Biography

Ben Houser was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond during the early 20th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Born in 1883, Houser made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1910 until his final game on October 5, 1912. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 162 games, where he showcased his skills as a position player with a notable batting average of .267. Throughout his time in the league, Houser recorded 126 hits, including 9 home runs, and drove in 68 runs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts. While he was not primarily known for his speed on the bases, he successfully swiped 3 bases during his career. Houser's contributions came during a time when the game was evolving, and his performance reflected the competitive spirit of the era. His career remains a testament to the players who laid the groundwork for future generations in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
162	472	58	126	21	5	9	68	3	37	50	0.267	0.322	0.390	0.711	252.9

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — +12.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.711 vs. league average 0.678 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
1910	PHA	AL	34	69	9	13	3	2	0	7	0	7	15	0.188	.249 (-25%)	.317 (-17%)	.326 (-11%)	.644 (-14%)	-169.8
1911	BSN	NL	20	71	11	18	1	0	1	9	2	8	6	0.254	.266 (-5%)	.336 (-2%)	.356 (-13%)	.693 (-8%)	-72.0
1912	BSN	NL	108	332	38	95	17	3	8	52	1	22	29	0.286	.268 (+6%)	.335 (-1%)	.358 (+19%)	.694 (+9%)	494.7