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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | COL | NL | 31 | 63 | 8 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.317 | 301.2 |
| 2015 | COL | NL | 116 | 325 | 42 | 90 | 19 | 4 | 11 | 49 | 1 | 23 | 92 | 0.277 | 495.3 |
| 2016 | COL | NL | 39 | 92 | 8 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 0.217 | -385.4 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | COL | 1B | 15 | 10 | 110 | 8 | 0 | 7 |
| 2014 | COL | OF | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | COL | 1B | 91 | 66 | 660 | 48 | 3 | 63 |
| 2015 | COL | OF | 20 | 13 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | COL | 1B | 23 | 18 | 145 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 2016 | COL | OF | 7 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | ||