Ben Gamel
Born: 5/17/1992 in Neptune Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-05-06
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Benjamin Joseph Gamel
Biography
Ben Gamel, born in 1992, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. Since making his Major League Baseball debut on May 6, 2016, Gamel has established himself as a reliable contributor on the field. With a career spanning over 700 games, he has accumulated 516 hits, 41 home runs, and 204 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively. His batting average stands at .252, and he has demonstrated speed on the base paths with 22 stolen bases.
Gamel’s playing style is characterized by a combination of solid contact hitting and a keen ability to read pitchers, allowing him to be a consistent threat at the plate. As a member of multiple teams throughout his career, he has adapted to various roles, contributing to his teams’ successes in different capacities. As he continues to play in the league, Gamel's journey reflects the evolving nature of baseball, where adaptability and skill are paramount for longevity and impact in the modern game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 723 | 2046 | 283 | 516 | 112 | 15 | 41 | 204 | 22 | 243 | 571 | 0.252 | 0.334 | 0.382 | 0.716 | -187.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYY | AL | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 27 | 40 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 134 | 509 | 68 | 140 | 27 | 5 | 11 | 59 | 4 | 36 | 122 | 0.275 | -268.9 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 101 | 257 | 37 | 70 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 31 | 61 | 0.272 | 102.4 |
| 2019 | MIL | NL | 134 | 311 | 47 | 77 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 2 | 40 | 104 | 0.248 | -299.3 |
| 2020 | MIL | NL | 40 | 114 | 13 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 39 | 0.237 | -62.4 |
| 2021 | CLE | AL | 11 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 111 | 326 | 42 | 83 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 3 | 48 | 99 | 0.255 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | PIT | NL | 115 | 371 | 42 | 86 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 46 | 5 | 48 | 98 | 0.232 | -34.6 |
| 2023 | SDP | NL | 6 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | HOU | AL | 20 | 58 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 0.259 | 82.7 |
| 2024 | NYN | NL | 18 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0.217 | 82.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLWC1 | MIL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2019 | NLWC | MIL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 11 | 5 | 56 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| OF | 630 | 494 | 979 | 19 | 12 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYA | OF | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SEA | OF | 26 | 6 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SEA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SEA | OF | 131 | 127 | 238 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| 2018 | SEA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | OF | 87 | 69 | 133 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | MIL | OF | 108 | 65 | 148 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | MIL | OF | 37 | 31 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CLE | OF | 10 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | PIT | 1B | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | PIT | OF | 93 | 85 | 184 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | PIT | 1B | 5 | 5 | 43 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | PIT | OF | 86 | 77 | 140 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | SDN | OF | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | HOU | OF | 26 | 18 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | NYN | OF | 17 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 11 |
| Left Field | 354 |
| Center Field | 59 |
| Right Field | 255 |
| Designated Hitter | 30 |