Ben Stephens
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1892-1894)
Ben Stephens was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1892 to 1894 for the Baltimore Orioles, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Washington Nationals, a span of 3 seasons. Across 18 career appearances, he went 1-8 with a 4.64 ERA and 23 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 8/5/1896 in Armada, MI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1892-08-05
- Last Game
- 1894-05-04
Full name: George Benjamin Stephens
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | BLN | NL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 29.0 | 37 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 2.79 | 3.28 (+15%) | -434.1 |
| 1892 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1.29 | — | 0.0 |
| 1893 | WAS | NL | 0 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 63.2 | 83 | 41 | 31 | 14 | 5.80 | 4.66 (-24%) | 5.0 |
| 1894 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 4.91 | 5.33 (+8%) | -534.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 1 | 8 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 110.2 | 151 | 57 | 52 | 23 | 4.64 | — | -963 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 48 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | .083 | .137 | .083 | .221 | 0 |
Career AVG .083 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 69.9% below league average.
Career OBP .137 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 60.8% below league average.
Career SLG .083 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 78.0% below league average.
Career OPS .221 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 69.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | BLN | NL | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1892 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1893 | WAS | NL | 9 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .103 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1894 | WAS | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 18 | 48 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |
Ben Stephens: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ben Stephens debuted on August 5, 1892 and played a final game on May 4, 1894. By club, Stephens's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (1892), the Cincinnati Reds (1892), and the Washington Senators (1893 through 1894). Stephens is listed as a pitcher at 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds. The recorded birth is September 28, 1867, in Romeo, MI, USA. Stephens's death is recorded on August 5, 1896, in Armada, MI, USA. The bio lists the given name George Benjamin.
Stephens pitched in 18 games, starting 11, and finished with a 1-8 record and 4.64 ERA. The same table counts 23 strikeouts. Against a 4.37 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.64 mark was 6.2% worse. 1893 was Stephens's sharpest full season, a 5.80 ERA against the league's 4.66.
Stephens appears at one position only: pitcher, in 18 games. The fielding table credits Stephens with 5 putouts, 30 assists and 5 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Stephens
- What years did Ben Stephens play?
- Ben Stephens played in Major League Baseball from 1892 to 1894.
- Was Ben Stephens a pitcher?
- Yes. Ben Stephens pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 23 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ben Stephens hit?
- Ben Stephens hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Ben Stephens play for?
- Ben Stephens played for 3 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1892), the Cincinnati Reds (1892), and the Washington Senators (1893–1894).
- What were Ben Stephens's career stats?
- In 18 games, Ben Stephens went 1-8 with a 4.64 ERA, 23 strikeouts, 110.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Ben Stephens play?
- Ben Stephens played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ben Stephens and how much did he weigh?
- Ben Stephens was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Ben Stephens's career ERA?
- Ben Stephens finished with a 4.64 career ERA, going 1-8 with 23 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ben Stephens have?
- Ben Stephens recorded 23 career strikeouts.
- Is Ben Stephens in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ben Stephens has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.