Ben Tincup, baseball player, 1914-1928

Ben Tincup

Born: 4/14/1893 in Adair, OK, USA

Died: 7/5/1980 in Claremore, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-05-22 | Final Game: 1928-09-15

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Austin Ben Tincup

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Biography

Ben Tincup, born in 1893, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1914 to 1928. Tincup made his mark in an era when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game, which presented unique challenges and opportunities for pitchers. Throughout his career, he accumulated a record of 8 wins and 11 losses, complemented by a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.1. His skill on the mound garnered him 127 strikeouts, alongside 2 saves, reflecting his ability to handle pressure situations effectively. Tincup's playing style was characterized by his strategic pitching and ability to control the game tempo, traits that were essential for success during his time. While he may not have achieved the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during the 1910s and 1920s were significant in the development of pitching techniques that would influence future generations. As a player who navigated the evolving landscape of baseball, Tincup’s career stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the game during a transformative period in its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 11 48 18 9 3 2 211.7 229 73 1 78 127 3.10 0

Career ERA 3.10 vs. league average 3.20 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1914 PHI NL 8 10 28 17 9 3 2 155.0 165 45 62 108 2.61 2.93 (+11%) 2339.9
1915 PHI NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 31.0 26 7 9 10 2.03 2.90 (+30%) -129.5
1918 PHI NL 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 16.7 24 14 6 6 7.56 2.83 (-167%) 73.7
1928 CHC NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 9.0 14 7 1 3 7.00 4.13 (-69%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 74 4 10 2 1 0 1 0 0 25 0.135 0.135 0.189 0.324 -354.1

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career OBP .135 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career SLG .189 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 45.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.324 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 51.5% 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
1914 PHI NL 31 53 3 9 1 1 0 1 0 0 18 0.170 .255 (-33%) .322 (-47%) .339 (-33%) .661 (-40%) -354.1
1915 PHI NL 11 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1916 PHI NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1918 PHI NL 11 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1928 CHC NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
P 48 0 14 63 7 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 PHI P 28 0 10 40 4 1
1915 PHI P 10 0 0 11 0 0
1918 PHI OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1918 PHI P 8 0 3 9 3 1
1928 CHN P 2 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 48
Right Field 1