Ben Paulsen
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2014-2016)
Ben Paulsen was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2016 for the Colorado Rockies, a span of 3 seasons. In 186 career games, he hit .271 with 130 hits, 16 home runs, and 70 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 437.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2014-05-22
- Last Game
- 2016-08-24
Full name: Benjamin Michael Paulsen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186 | 480 | 58 | 130 | 28 | 4 | 16 | 70 | 1 | 30 | 138 | .271 | .316 | .446 | .762 | 437 |
Career AVG .271 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.
Career OBP .316 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .446 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.
Career OPS .762 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | COL | NL | 31 | 63 | 8 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 19 | .317 | .251 (+26%) | .313 (+11%) | .386 (+48%) | .700 (+31%) | 301.2 |
| 2015 | COL | NL | 116 | 325 | 42 | 90 | 19 | 4 | 11 | 49 | 1 | 23 | 92 | .277 | .254 (+9%) | .316 (+3%) | .404 (+14%) | .721 (+9%) | 495.3 |
| 2016 | COL | NL | 39 | 92 | 8 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 27 | .217 | .255 (-15%) | .321 (-20%) | .417 (-27%) | .738 (-24%) | -359.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 186 | 480 | 58 | 130 | 28 | 4 | 16 | 70 | 1 | 30 | 138 | .271 | — | — | — | — | 437 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (186 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 99 | 256 | 35 | 75 | 7 | 39 | .293 |
| Away | 87 | 224 | 23 | 55 | 9 | 31 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-24 | COL | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-08-23 | COL | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-08-22 | COL | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-08-21 | COL | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-08-19 | COL | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-08-17 | COL | WAS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-08-15 | COL | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-08-14 | COL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-08-13 | COL | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-08-12 | COL | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 129 |
| Left Field | 26 |
| Right Field | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | COL | NL | $512,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $512,500 | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Paulsen
- What years did Ben Paulsen play?
- Ben Paulsen played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2016.
- Was Ben Paulsen a pitcher?
- No. Ben Paulsen was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ben Paulsen hit?
- Ben Paulsen hit 16 career home runs with 130 hits.
- What was Ben Paulsen's career batting average?
- Ben Paulsen batted .271 over his career, with 130 hits in 480 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ben Paulsen have?
- Ben Paulsen drove in 70 runs in his career.
- Is Ben Paulsen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ben Paulsen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.