Ben Revere
Born: 5/3/1988 in Atlanta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-09-07 | Final Game: 2017-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Ben Daniel Revere
Biography
Ben Revere, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2017. Primarily playing as an outfielder, Revere was known for his exceptional speed and ability to get on base, finishing his career with a batting average of .284 over 857 games. Throughout his tenure in the league, he amassed 892 hits, 198 RBIs, and demonstrated his prowess on the base paths with 211 stolen bases. Despite hitting only 7 home runs, Revere's offensive contributions were often highlighted by his ability to consistently make contact and utilize his speed to disrupt opposing defenses.
Revere's career included recognition as a Rookie of the Month, showcasing his potential early on in his professional journey. Playing during an era that emphasized both power hitting and speed, he carved out a niche for himself as a reliable contact hitter and base-stealer. His playing style and contributions to teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins helped define his legacy as a valuable position player in the years following the turn of the century. With his retirement on October 1, 2017, Revere left behind a career that exemplified the importance of speed and agility in the game of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 857 | 3138 | 400 | 892 | 88 | 37 | 7 | 198 | 211 | 151 | 308 | 0.284 | 0.319 | 0.343 | 0.661 | -4643.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MIN | AL | 13 | 28 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 117 | 450 | 56 | 120 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 34 | 26 | 41 | 0.267 | -1145.6 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 124 | 511 | 70 | 150 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 32 | 40 | 29 | 54 | 0.294 | -617.3 |
| 2013 | PHI | NL | 88 | 315 | 37 | 96 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 22 | 16 | 36 | 0.305 | -152.8 |
| 2014 | PHI | NL | 151 | 601 | 71 | 184 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 28 | 49 | 13 | 49 | 0.306 | -272.1 |
| 2015 | PHI | NL | 96 | 366 | 49 | 109 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 36 | 0.298 | -105.6 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 56 | 226 | 35 | 72 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 28 | 0.319 | -105.6 |
| 2016 | WAS | NL | 103 | 350 | 44 | 76 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 14 | 18 | 34 | 0.217 | -1682.6 |
| 2017 | LAA | AL | 109 | 291 | 37 | 80 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 25 | 0.275 | -760.2 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 47 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0.255 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TOR | 5 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.304 |
| 2015 | ALCS | TOR | 6 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.208 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 782 | 726 | 1733 | 31 | 19 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MIN | OF | 11 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | MIN | OF | 106 | 105 | 285 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | MIN | OF | 121 | 118 | 274 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | PHI | OF | 87 | 79 | 220 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 | PHI | OF | 141 | 132 | 323 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 | PHI | OF | 91 | 84 | 198 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | TOR | OF | 56 | 56 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | WAS | OF | 87 | 80 | 170 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | LAA | OF | 82 | 66 | 148 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 236 |
| Center Field | 485 |
| Right Field | 103 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rookie of the Month | June |
| 2011 | This Year in Baseball Play of the Year | MLB.com GIBBY |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | WAS | NL | $6,250,000 |
| 2015 | PHI | NL | $4,100,000 |
| 2014 | PHI | NL | $1,950,000 |
| 2013 | PHI | NL | $515,000 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | $492,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $13,307,500 | ||