Ben Lively
Born: 3/5/1992 in Pensacola, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2017-06-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Edward Bennett Lively
Biography
Ben Lively is a professional baseball pitcher who is currently active in Major League Baseball, having made his debut on June 3, 2017. Born in 1992, Lively has established himself as a competitive presence on the mound, showing resilience and versatility throughout his career. With a win-loss record of 21-27 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.53, he continues to contribute to his team's pitching staff, showcasing his ability to strike out batters, as evidenced by his total of 277 strikeouts.
Lively is known for his solid pitching mechanics and a repertoire that challenges hitters in various ways. As he progresses in his career, he remains focused on improving his performance and developing as a key player in the league. Despite having no saves to his name, his role as a starting pitcher or bullpen option demonstrates his adaptability and commitment to the game. Lively's journey through the modern era of baseball reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by pitchers today, and he remains a player to watch as he continues to make his mark on the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 27 | 74 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 359.7 | 369 | 181 | 61 | 113 | 277 | 4.53 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 4 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88.7 | 90 | 42 | 24 | 52 | 4.26 | -1389.1 |
| 2018 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1.35 | - |
| 2018 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 34 | 18 | 10 | 22 | 6.85 | -593.2 |
| 2019 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 27.00 | - |
| 2023 | CIN | NL | 4 | 7 | 19 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88.7 | 96 | 53 | 25 | 79 | 5.38 | -2304.7 |
| 2024 | CLE | AL | 13 | 10 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 151.0 | 139 | 64 | 49 | 118 | 3.81 | -2251.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.182 | 0.182 | 0.364 | 0.545 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 15 | 26 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | KCR | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | PHI | NL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | KCR | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CIN | NL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | CLE | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALCS | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALCS | CLE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 74 | 61 | 22 | 32 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | PHI | P | 15 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | KCA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | PHI | P | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | KCA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | CIN | P | 19 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | CLE | P | 29 | 29 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 74 |