Ben Van Dyke

Born: 8/15/1888 in Harrisville, PA, USA

Died: 10/22/1973 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-05-11 | Final Game: 1912-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Harrison Van Dyke

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Biography

Ben Van Dyke was a professional baseball player born in 1888, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1912. Primarily serving as a position player, Van Dyke's tenure in the sport was marked by a total of five games played at the highest level. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .143. Although he did not achieve significant offensive milestones, his participation in the early 20th century reflects the era's evolving landscape of baseball, which was still finding its identity in the years leading up to the deadball era's decline. While Van Dyke's career statistics may not capture the attention of ardent baseball fans, his role as a player during a pivotal time in the sport's history highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by athletes of his era. His involvement in Major League Baseball, albeit limited, contributes to the rich tapestry of the game's development and serves as a reminder of the many players who have played crucial roles, regardless of their statistical achievements.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	5	1	0	0	0	21.7	20	8	0	11	13	3.32	0

Career ERA 3.32 vs. league average 2.95 across their career seasons — 12.5% worse than 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
1909	PHI	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	7.3	7	3	4	5	3.68	—	0.0
1912	BOS	AL	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	14.3	13	5	7	8	3.14	3.36 (+7%)	-22.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 55.6% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.657 across their career seasons — 56.5% 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
1909	PHI	NL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	BOS	AL	3	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	2	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	PHI	P	2	0	0	0	0	0
1912	BOS	P	3	0	2	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5