Ben Callahan
Born: 5/19/1957 in Mount Airy, NC, USA
Died: 1/9/2007 in Concord, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-06-22 | Final Game: 1983-07-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Benjamin Franklin Callahan
Biography
Ben Callahan, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1983 to 1983. Making his Major League debut on June 22, 1983, Callahan played for a short time, concluding his tenure on July 3 of the same year. Throughout his time in the majors, he compiled a record of 1-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 12.54, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound during his appearances. Callahan recorded a total of 2 strikeouts, but did not secure any saves in his career.
Despite the brevity of his time in Major League Baseball, Callahan's journey is a reflection of the competitive nature of the sport during the early 1980s. Pitchers of this era often contended with a rapidly evolving game, where offensive strategies were becoming increasingly aggressive. While he may not have achieved long-term success at the highest level, Callahan's story is emblematic of many players who pursued their dreams in the major leagues, highlighting the dedication and perseverance required to reach that elite level of competition.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 12.54 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 12.54 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | OAK | P | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba College | Salisbury | NC | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 |