Belve Bean
Born: 4/25/1905 in Mullin, TX, USA
Died: 6/1/1988 in Comanche, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-05-30 | Final Game: 1935-06-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 197 lbs
Full name: Beveric Benton Bean
Biography
Belve Bean was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1930 to 1935. Born in 1905, Bean showcased his talents during a time when the sport was beginning to transition from the deadball era to a focus on offensive prowess. Throughout his five seasons in Major League Baseball, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 7 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.32. His ability to strike out batters was evident in his total of 89 strikeouts, and he also contributed with 2 saves, highlighting his versatility on the mound.
Bean's playing style reflected the characteristics of the time, as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly evolving game. While his statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, he played an important role during his tenure, contributing to his teams and leaving a mark in the annals of baseball history. His career serves as a reminder of the numerous players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport in the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7 | 86 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 235.0 | 288 | 139 | 21 | 96 | 89 | 5.32 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CLE | AL | 3 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 74.3 | 99 | 45 | 32 | 19 | 5.45 | -1312.8 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6.43 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.3 | 80 | 41 | 20 | 41 | 5.25 | 303.2 |
| 1934 | CLE | AL | 5 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.3 | 53 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 3.86 | 39.2 |
| 1935 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | WSN | AL | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 43 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 7.26 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 72 | 11 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0.264 | 0.303 | 0.375 | 0.678 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CLE | AL | 23 | 26 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.346 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | CLE | AL | 27 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | CLE | AL | 21 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | WSN | AL | 10 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 86 | 0 | 7 | 54 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CLE | P | 23 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931 | CLE | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | CLE | P | 27 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | CLE | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | WS1 | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 86 |