Ben Laughlin

MLB Debut: 1873-04-28 | Final Game: 1873-08-07

Full name: Benjamin Laughlin

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Biography

Ben Laughlin was a professional baseball player who played in the early days of the sport during a time when the game was still evolving. His career spanned from April 28, 1873, to August 7, 1873, marking a brief but noteworthy chapter in baseball history. As a position player, Laughlin participated in 12 games, where he recorded 12 hits and drove in five runs, achieving a batting average of .235. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases during his career, his contributions on the field showcased the skills and tenacity required of players in the formative years of Major League Baseball. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play, Laughlin's performance reflected the competitive spirit of the time. Though his time in the league was short-lived, his ability to connect with the ball and contribute to his team's scoring efforts was indicative of the foundational talent that would shape the future of baseball. Today, players like Laughlin are often remembered for their role in paving the way for the game's growth and popularity, as well as for the passionate fanbase that began to form around the sport in its early years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 51 3 12 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 0.235 0.235 0.235 0.471 -210.3

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.471 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 28.9% 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
1873 ELI 12 51 3 12 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 0.235 .290 (-19%) .304 (-23%) .357 (-34%) .661 (-29%) -210.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 12 0 36 38 32 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1873 ELI 2B 12 0 36 38 32 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 12