Ben Beville
Born: 8/28/1877 in Colusa, CA, USA
Died: 1/5/1937 in Yountville, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-05-24 | Final Game: 1901-06-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Clarence Benjamin Beville
Biography
Ben Beville was a professional baseball player born in 1877 who played in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the tail end of the deadball period, where low-scoring games and strategic play were the norms. His career spanned from May 24, 1901, to June 2, 1901, during which he showcased his talents as a position player in Major League Baseball. Although Beville's time in the major leagues was brief, appearing in only 3 games, he made a notable impact in those appearances.
During his short stint, Beville recorded 2 hits in 7 at-bats, giving him a respectable batting average of .286. He contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts, although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases. While Beville's career did not reach the heights of many of his contemporaries, his involvement in the game during this pivotal time in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's evolution. His legacy, like many players of the era, reflects the foundational years of professional baseball, paving the way for future generations of players.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.286 | 0.571 | 0.857 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BOS | AL | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 1 |