Ben Howard
Born: 1/15/1979 in Danville, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-04-28 | Final Game: 2004-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Benjamin Richard Howard
Biography
Ben Howard, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from April 28, 2002, to October 1, 2004. He played in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by offensive prowess and a focus on power hitting, often referred to as the "steroid era." Howard made his mark with a career record of 2-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.2, showcasing the challenges faced by pitchers during this high-scoring period.
Throughout his brief career, Howard recorded a total of 67 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to generate swings and misses, although he did not register any saves. His journey through the majors reflected the volatility and competitive nature of pitching in a league filled with talented hitters. Despite not achieving standout statistics, Howard contributed to his teams during his tenure, leaving a legacy as a part of the vibrant baseball landscape of the early 2000s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 40 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.0 | 81 | 48 | 20 | 50 | 67 | 5.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 9.28 | - |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.7 | 31 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 3.63 | - |
| 2004 | MIA | NL | 1 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 37 | 23 | 21 | 33 | 5.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.056 | 0.056 | 0.056 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIA | NL | 31 | 3 | 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 | 40 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDN | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SDN | P | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | FLO | P | 31 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |