Ben Petrick

Born: 4/7/1977 in Salem, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-09-01 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Wayne Petrick

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Biography

Ben Petrick was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1999 to 2003. Born in 1977, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time of significant offensive output, often referred to as the "steroid era." Over the course of his career, Petrick appeared in 240 games, where he recorded 172 hits, 27 home runs, and 94 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .257. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 5 stolen bases. Petrick's career, though relatively brief, was notable for his resilience and determination, especially as he faced health challenges that ultimately led to his early retirement. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Colorado Rockies and the Detroit Tigers, reflected a solid commitment to the game and an ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Petrick remains a part of baseball history, exemplifying the spirit of perseverance in the face of adversity.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
240	669	114	172	37	5	27	94	5	78	177	0.257	0.336	0.448	0.785	331.6

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .448 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.785 vs. league average 0.764 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
1999	COL	NL	19	62	13	20	3	0	4	12	1	10	13	0.323	.271 (+19%)	.344 (+21%)	.433 (+30%)	.778 (+26%)	308.6
2000	COL	NL	52	146	32	47	10	1	3	20	1	20	33	0.322	.270 (+19%)	.344 (+16%)	.437 (+7%)	.782 (+11%)	324.5
2001	COL	NL	85	244	41	58	15	3	11	39	3	31	67	0.238	.263 (-10%)	.332 (-1%)	.426 (+8%)	.758 (+4%)	138.8
2002	COL	NL	38	95	10	20	3	1	5	11	0	9	33	0.211	.261 (-19%)	.331 (-15%)	.416 (+1%)	.747 (-6%)	-123.5
2003	COL	NL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	DET	AL	43	120	18	27	6	0	4	12	0	8	30	0.225	.264 (-15%)	.332 (-18%)	.422 (-11%)	.754 (-14%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	0	6	0	0	1
C	165	143	918	58	16	13
OF	50	38	83	3	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	COL	C	19	18	100	7	2	1
2000	COL	C	48	40	248	19	4	4
2001	COL	1B	2	0	3	0	0	1
2001	COL	C	77	70	456	29	8	8
2002	COL	C	14	12	89	3	2	0
2002	COL	OF	16	13	20	0	1	0
2003	COL	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
2003	COL	OF	2	0	2	1	0	0
2003	DET	1B	2	0	3	0	0	0
2003	DET	C	6	3	25	0	0	0
2003	DET	OF	32	25	61	2	2	1