Ben DeMott
Born: 4/2/1889 in Green Village, NJ, USA
Died: 7/5/1963 in Somerville, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-08-12 | Final Game: 1911-05-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 192 lbs
Full name: Benyew Harrison DeMott
Biography
Ben DeMott was a professional baseball player born in 1889, whose career spanned from 1910 to 1911. He played as a position player and appeared in a total of 11 games during his time in Major League Baseball. DeMott's offensive contributions included 3 hits and a batting average of 0.136, reflecting the challenges many players faced during the early 20th century in an era characterized by evolving batting techniques and strategies.
Though his time in the majors was brief, DeMott's participation in the sport during this formative period highlights the competitive environment of early baseball. The game was undergoing significant changes, transitioning from the deadball era to the more lively game that would define the 1920s. DeMott's experience, albeit limited in terms of statistics—he recorded no home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases—offers a glimpse into the lives of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, paving the way for future generations of athletes.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 55 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 6.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 45 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 5.40 | 299.1 |
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12.27 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.136 | 0.208 | 0.136 | 0.345 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 9 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 7 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | P | 6 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | CLE | OF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette College | Easton | PA | 1908, 1909, 1910 |