Ben VanRyn
Born: 8/9/1971 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-05-09 | Final Game: 1998-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Benjamin Ashley VanRyn
Biography
Ben VanRyn, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1996 until his retirement in 1998. He made his debut on May 9, 1996, and concluded his playing career on September 26, 1998. Over the course of his brief time in the majors, VanRyn appeared in 26 games.
Despite his limited opportunities, VanRyn's tenure in the league coincided with a transformative period in baseball history characterized by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s. While he did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, his journey through professional baseball highlights the challenges many players face in breaking into the big leagues. His experience serves as a reminder of the depth of talent present in the sport, as well as the competitive nature of trying to secure a spot in a major league lineup.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 5.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3.38 | - |
| 1998 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10.12 | - |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | SDP | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 26 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHN | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | SDN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | TOR | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHN | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $170,000 | ||