Ben Paulsen, baseball player, 2014-2016

Ben Paulsen

Born: 10/27/1987 in Plymouth, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-05-22 | Final Game: 2016-08-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Michael Paulsen

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Biography

Ben Paulsen, born in 1987, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2014 to 2016. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Colorado Rockies on June 24, 2014, showcasing his versatility and power at the plate during his relatively brief career. Paulsen appeared in 186 games, accumulating 130 hits and achieving a respectable batting average of .271. He demonstrated his power with 16 home runs and contributed significantly to his team's offensive efforts with 70 RBIs. During the course of his career, Paulsen also displayed speed on the bases, recording one stolen base. His playing style was characterized by a solid combination of contact hitting and the ability to drive in runs, which made him a valuable asset in the Rockies' lineup. Although he played during the mid-2010s, a time marked by an increasing emphasis on power hitting in baseball, Paulsen's contributions helped to solidify his status as a reliable player during his tenure in the majors. After his playing days, he left a lasting impact on the teams he was part of, remembered for his offensive contributions and professional demeanor on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
186 480 58 130 28 4 16 70 1 30 138 0.271 0.316 0.446 0.762 411.1

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .446 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.762 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — +5.8% above 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
2014 COL NL 31 63 8 20 4 0 4 10 0 2 19 0.317 .251 (+26%) .313 (+11%) .386 (+48%) .700 (+31%) 301.2
2015 COL NL 116 325 42 90 19 4 11 49 1 23 92 0.277 .254 (+9%) .316 (+3%) .404 (+14%) .721 (+9%) 495.3
2016 COL NL 39 92 8 20 5 0 1 11 0 5 27 0.217 .255 (-15%) .321 (-20%) .417 (-27%) .738 (-24%) -385.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 129 94 915 61 4 80
OF 30 19 32 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 COL 1B 15 10 110 8 0 7
2014 COL OF 3 3 5 0 0 0
2015 COL 1B 91 66 660 48 3 63
2015 COL OF 20 13 19 0 0 0
2016 COL 1B 23 18 145 5 1 10
2016 COL OF 7 3 8 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 129
Left Field 26
Right Field 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 COL NL $512,500
Total Career Earnings $512,500