Ben Egan
Born: 11/20/1883 in Augusta, NY, USA
Died: 2/18/1968 in Utica, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1908-09-29 | Final Game: 1915-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Arthur Augustus Egan
Biography
Ben Egan was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who played in the Major Leagues from 1908 to 1915. Primarily serving as a position player, Egan's career spanned a period marked by the transition from the deadball era into the more offensive-minded years of the 1910s. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 122 games, achieving a modest total of 58 hits. With a batting average of .165, Egan struggled to find consistent success at the plate, finishing his career without any home runs, but he did contribute 30 RBIs and stole 3 bases.
Despite the challenges he faced offensively, Egan's role as a versatile player allowed him to contribute to his teams in other ways during a time when the game was heavily focused on strategic play and defensive skills. While he may not have left a significant statistical footprint, Egan's participation in the early 20th century baseball landscape reflects the diverse talents and challenges faced by players of his era. His career serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the game in its formative years, even if their individual achievements were modest.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 352 | 21 | 58 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 18 | 37 | 0.165 | 0.212 | 0.219 | 0.431 | -2115.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | PHA | AL | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | PHA | AL | 49 | 138 | 9 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0.174 | -846.2 |
| 1914 | CLE | AL | 29 | 88 | 7 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.227 | -229.8 |
| 1915 | CLE | AL | 42 | 120 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0.108 | -1039.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 115 | 2 | 531 | 185 | 25 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | PHA | C | 2 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | PHA | C | 46 | 0 | 175 | 75 | 11 | 5 |
| 1914 | CLE | C | 27 | 0 | 146 | 48 | 5 | 3 |
| 1915 | CLE | C | 40 | 0 | 199 | 59 | 8 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 115 |