Ben Shelton

Born: 9/21/1969 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-06-16 | Final Game: 1993-07-25

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Davis Shelton

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Biography

Ben Shelton, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1993. Over the course of his tenure, Shelton appeared in 15 games, where he showcased a blend of power and contact hitting. He recorded 6 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 7 runs, finishing with a batting average of .25. Despite his limited playing time, Shelton's contributions at the plate demonstrated his potential as a power hitter during a period when the game was transitioning towards a more offensively focused style. Shelton's career unfolded during the early 1990s, a time marked by the burgeoning influence of home run hitters and a changing landscape in baseball dynamics. Though his time in the league was short-lived, his performance reflected the competitive spirit of the era. Shelton's journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not extensively documented or prolonged.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	24	3	6	1	0	2	7	0	3	3	0.250	0.333	0.542	0.875	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .542 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — +34.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.875 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — +19.0% 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
1993	PIT	NL	15	24	3	6	1	0	2	7	0	3	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	1	10	1	0	1
OF	6	5	7	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1993	PIT	1B	2	1	10	1	0	1
1993	PIT	OF	6	5	7	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2
Left Field	6