Ben Rortvedt, baseball player, 2021

Ben Rortvedt

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Born: 9/25/1997 in Madison, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 2021-04-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Thomas Rortvedt

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Biography

Ben Rortvedt is a professional baseball player born in 1997, currently active in Major League Baseball since his debut on April 30, 2021. As a primary position player, Rortvedt showcases a blend of defensive prowess and offensive potential, having appeared in 183 games to date. Throughout his career, he has recorded 89 hits, with 8 of those being home runs, contributing to a total of 42 RBIs. His batting average stands at .199, which reflects the challenges he faces at the plate, yet he continues to work on refining his skills. Rortvedt’s journey in baseball highlights the transition that many young players undergo in navigating the complexities of the modern game. As a player in an era characterized by advanced analytics and a focus on power hitting, he represents a generation of athletes who must adapt to evolving strategies while developing their unique strengths. With one stolen base to his name, Rortvedt also adds versatility to his playing style, suggesting a willingness to capitalize on opportunities when they arise. As he progresses in his career, Rortvedt remains a player to watch as he seeks to make a more significant impact in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
227 559 50 106 18 0 9 52 1 62 159 0.190 0.279 0.270 0.549 -2126.3

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.549 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2021 MIN AL 39 89 8 15 1 0 3 7 0 6 29 0.169 .243 (-31%) .317 (-28%) .410 (-32%) .727 (-30%) -457.0
2023 NYY AL 32 68 6 8 1 0 2 4 0 11 19 0.118 .248 (-53%) .320 (-25%) .414 (-47%) .734 (-37%) -420.5
2024 TBR AL 112 290 27 66 13 0 3 31 1 34 88 0.228 .243 (-6%) .312 (+2%) .399 (-24%) .711 (-13%) -566.8
2025 TBR AL 26 63 2 6 1 0 0 6 0 7 14 0.095 .245 (-61%) .314 (-41%) .403 (-72%) .718 (-59%) -604.8
2025 LAD NL 18 49 7 11 2 0 1 4 0 4 9 0.224 — — — — -604.8

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 1 1 2 1 4.50 0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — 10.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2024 TBR AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 1 2 1 4.50 — -

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 7 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 3 0.429

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 NLDS2 LAN 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2025 NLWC1 LAN 2 6 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 225 174 1555 63 15 8
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2021 MIN C 39 28 244 14 3 2
2023 NYA C 31 24 225 6 2 1
2024 TBA C 111 87 755 26 9 2
2024 TBA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2025 TBA C 26 20 154 10 1 2
2025 LAN C 18 15 177 7 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Catcher 225
Designated Hitter 1