Ben Tincup
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1928)
Ben Tincup was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1928 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 15 seasons. Across 48 career appearances, he went 8-11 with a 3.10 ERA and 127 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 2284.9.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- Died
- 7/5/1980 in Claremore, OK, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-05-22
- Last Game
- 1928-09-15
Full name: Austin Ben Tincup
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PHI | NL | 8 | 10 | 28 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 155.0 | 165 | 45 | 62 | 108 | 2.61 | 2.93 (+11%) | 2339.9 |
| 1915 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 2.03 | 2.90 (+30%) | -128.6 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.2 | 24 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 7.56 | 2.83 (-167%) | 73.7 |
| 1928 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 7.00 | 4.13 (-69%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 8 | 11 | 48 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 211.2 | 229 | 73 | 78 | 127 | 3.10 | — | 2,285 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 74 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | .135 | .135 | .189 | .324 | -332 |
Career AVG .135 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.
Career OBP .135 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.
Career SLG .189 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 45.2% below league average.
Career OPS .324 vs. league average .669 across their career seasons — 51.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PHI | NL | 31 | 53 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | .170 | .255 (-33%) | .322 (-47%) | .339 (-33%) | .661 (-40%) | -332.1 |
| 1915 | PHI | NL | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | CHN | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 56 | 74 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | .135 | — | — | — | — | -332 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (104 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 40 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .150 |
| Away | 29 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .114 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 116.2 | 137 | 41 | 40 | 44 | 3.16 |
| Away | 24 | 92.2 | 92 | 31 | 37 | 22 | 3.01 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-09-15 | CHC | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-03 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-05-30 | PHI | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1918-05-25 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-05-24 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-05-18 | PHI | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-05-08 | PHI | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-05-07 | PHI | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-05-03 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-04-30 | PHI | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-09-15 | CHC | BSN | — | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1928-09-03 | CHC | PIT | — | 2.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-05-30 | PHI | NY1 | — | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-05-18 | PHI | CHC | — | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-05-08 | PHI | NY1 | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-05-03 | PHI | BRO | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-04-30 | PHI | NY1 | — | 0.0 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-04-29 | PHI | NY1 | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-04-25 | PHI | BSN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-04-17 | PHI | BSN | L | 5.0 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Ben Tincup: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ben Tincup's first major league game on May 22, 1914; the last one listed came on September 15, 1928. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Phillies (1914 to 1918) and the Chicago Cubs (1928). At 6 feet, 1 inch and 180 pounds, Tincup is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Tincup hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The recorded birth is April 14, 1893, in Adair, OK, USA. Tincup's death is recorded on July 5, 1980, in Claremore, OK, USA. The given name on file is Austin Ben Tincup.
Tincup's career pitching line is 8 wins, 11 losses and a 3.10 ERA over 48 appearances. The totals include 127 strikeouts. Tincup's 3.10 ERA was close to the 3.20 league figure for those seasons. Tincup won 8 games in 1914, the most of any season listed. 1914 was Tincup's sharpest full season, a 2.61 ERA against the league's 2.93. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 2,284.9 for Tincup's career.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Tincup
- What years did Ben Tincup play?
- Ben Tincup played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1928.
- Was Ben Tincup a pitcher?
- Yes. Ben Tincup pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 127 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ben Tincup hit?
- Ben Tincup hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Ben Tincup play for?
- Ben Tincup played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1914–1916, 1918) and the Chicago Cubs (1928).
- What were Ben Tincup's career stats?
- In 48 games, Ben Tincup went 8-11 with a 3.10 ERA, 127 strikeouts, 211.2 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Ben Tincup play?
- Ben Tincup played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ben Tincup and how much did he weigh?
- Ben Tincup was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- What was Ben Tincup's career ERA?
- Ben Tincup finished with a 3.10 career ERA, going 8-11 with 127 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ben Tincup have?
- Ben Tincup recorded 127 career strikeouts.
- Is Ben Tincup in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ben Tincup has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.