Ben Egan, baseball player, 1908-1915

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 115