Ben Rochefort

Born: 8/15/1896 in Camden, NJ, USA

Died: 4/2/1981 in Red Bank, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-10-03 | Final Game: 1914-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Bennett Harold Rochefort

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Biography

Ben Rochefort, born in 1896, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a single day on October 3, 1914, during which he played one game as a position player. Rochefort's performance in that game was notable for his batting success, as he recorded one hit in two at-bats, culminating in a batting average of 0.5. Although he did not hit any home runs and had no RBIs or stolen bases, his contribution to the team in that solitary game remains a part of his legacy. Rochefort’s career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Despite his limited participation at the major league level, Rochefort's story exemplifies the experiences of many players in the early 20th century who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a fleeting moment. His single game in the majors highlights the competitive nature of the league, where talent was abundant, and opportunities were often brief.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +95.9% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +55.1% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +47.4% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — +51.2% 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
1914	PHA	AL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	4	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	PHA	1B	1	0	4	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1