Ben Sanders

Ben Sanders, born in 1865, was a notable pitcher who played professionally from 1888 until his retirement on October 14, 1892. During his career, he established himself as a competent and reliable arm in a period that was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Sanders finished his career with a record of 80-70 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.24, which underscored his ability to keep runs to a minimum in an era where pitching was becoming increasingly crucial. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Sanders recorded a total of 468 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, showcasing his skill as a strikeout pitcher and his capability to close out games when called upon. His contributions to the teams he played for during the late 19th century helped lay the groundwork for the evolution of pitching in baseball, as the sport began to emphasize specialized roles and strategies that would dominate the game in the following decades.