Ben Paulsen, baseball player, 2014-2016

Ben Paulsen

Born: 10/27/1987 in Plymouth, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-05-22 | Final Game: 2016-08-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Michael Paulsen

Biography

Ben Paulsen, born in 1987, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2014 to 2016. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Colorado Rockies on June 24, 2014, showcasing his versatility and power at the plate during his relatively brief career. Paulsen appeared in 186 games, accumulating 130 hits and achieving a respectable batting average of .271. He demonstrated his power with 16 home runs and contributed significantly to his team's offensive efforts with 70 RBIs. During the course of his career, Paulsen also displayed speed on the bases, recording one stolen base. His playing style was characterized by a solid combination of contact hitting and the ability to drive in runs, which made him a valuable asset in the Rockies' lineup. Although he played during the mid-2010s, a time marked by an increasing emphasis on power hitting in baseball, Paulsen's contributions helped to solidify his status as a reliable player during his tenure in the majors. After his playing days, he left a lasting impact on the teams he was part of, remembered for his offensive contributions and professional demeanor on the field.

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 0.271 0.316 0.446 0.762 411.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 129 94 915 61 4 80
OF 30 19 32 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by 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