Ben Rortvedt
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2021-2026)
Ben Rortvedt is a catcher who has played in Major League Baseball since 2021 for 5 teams, including the Minnesota Twins, a span of 6 seasons. In 243 career games, he has hit .189 with 111 hits, 9 home runs, and 53 RBI.
- 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
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 25, 2026.
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2021-04-30
- Jersey
- #47
Full name: Benjamin Thomas Rortvedt
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | 586 | 50 | 111 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 53 | 1 | 62 | 168 | .189 | .275 | .266 | .541 | -1,944 |
Career AVG .189 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.
Career OBP .275 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career SLG .266 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.
Career OPS .541 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 25.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MIN | AL | 39 | 89 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 29 | .169 | .243 (-31%) | .317 (-28%) | .410 (-32%) | .727 (-30%) | -426.2 |
| 2023 | NYA | AL | 32 | 68 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 19 | .118 | .248 (-53%) | .320 (-25%) | .414 (-47%) | .734 (-37%) | -397.0 |
| 2024 | TBA | AL | 112 | 290 | 27 | 66 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 34 | 88 | .228 | .243 (-6%) | .312 (+2%) | .399 (-24%) | .711 (-13%) | -469.4 |
| 2025 | TBA | AL | 26 | 63 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 14 | .095 | .245 (-61%) | .315 (-41%) | .403 (-72%) | .718 (-59%) | -577.1 |
| 2025 | LAN | NL | 18 | 49 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -577.1 |
| 2026 | LAD | NL | 16 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 243 | 586 | 50 | 111 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 53 | 1 | 62 | 168 | .189 | — | — | — | — | -2,447 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TBA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.50 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (228 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 119 | 274 | 24 | 50 | 4 | 28 | .182 |
| Away | 108 | 285 | 26 | 56 | 5 | 24 | .196 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.50 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | LAD | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-26 | LAD | SEA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-24 | LAD | AZ | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | LAD | AZ | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-20 | LAD | SFG | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-18 | LAD | SFG | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-17 | LAD | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-16 | LAD | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-15 | LAD | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-14 | LAD | SFG | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-13 | TBR | SFG | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 225 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Ben Rortvedt: the record in brief
The debut date in the bio is April 30, 2021; Ben Rortvedt is an active player, and this profile updates as the season goes on. The season rows list, in order, the Minnesota Twins (2021), the New York Yankees (2023), the Tampa Bay Rays (2024 through 2025), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2025 to 2026). Rortvedt, born on September 25, 1997, in Madison, WI, USA, is listed as a catcher and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Rortvedt's listed size is 5-foot-10 and 205 pounds. Rortvedt's full given name, per the bio, is Benjamin Thomas Rortvedt.
Rortvedt has 111 hits from 586 at bats in 243 games, which works out to .189, adding 9 homers and 53 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .275 and .266 give Rortvedt a career OPS of .541. Set against a .245 league average for the same years, Rortvedt's .189 average sits 22.7% below it. In OPS terms, Rortvedt's .541 stands 25.1% below the league's .722. The highest hit total in a season was 66, in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Rortvedt
- What years did Ben Rortvedt play?
- Ben Rortvedt played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2026.
- Was Ben Rortvedt a pitcher?
- No. Ben Rortvedt was a position player (Catcher), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Ben Rortvedt hit?
- Ben Rortvedt hit 9 career home runs with 111 hits.
- What teams has Ben Rortvedt played for?
- Ben Rortvedt has played for 4 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2021), the New York Yankees (2023), the Tampa Bay Rays (2024–2025), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2025–2026).
- What are Ben Rortvedt's career stats?
- In 243 games, Ben Rortvedt has 111 hits, 9 home runs, 53 RBI, 50 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .189 batting average.
- What position does Ben Rortvedt play?
- Ben Rortvedt plays primarily as a catcher, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Ben Rortvedt and how much does he weigh?
- Ben Rortvedt is listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 205 pounds.
- What number does Ben Rortvedt wear?
- Ben Rortvedt wears number 47, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Ben Rortvedt hit each season?
- Ben Rortvedt's home runs by season: 3 in 2021, 2 in 2023, 3 in 2024, 1 in 2025, and 0 in 2026. His most in one season was 3, in 2021 and 2024.
- What was Ben Rortvedt's career batting average?
- Ben Rortvedt batted .189 over his career, with 111 hits in 586 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ben Rortvedt have?
- Ben Rortvedt drove in 53 runs in his career.
- What was Ben Rortvedt's career ERA?
- Ben Rortvedt finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.