Ben Beville

Clarence Benjamin (Ben) Beville (August 28, 1877 - January 5, 1937) was a pitcher/first baseman in Major League Baseball. A native of Colusa, California, he batted and threw right handed.

Beville was an original member of the American League Boston club, called Americans from by|1901 through by|1907 and Red Sox from by|1908 to present. He made his debut on May 24, 1901, and played his final game on June 2, 1901.

In two pitching appearances, Beville posted a 0-2 record with one strikeout and a 4.00 ERA in nine innings, including a complete game. As a hitter, he compiled a .286 average (2-for-7) with two doubles, two runs, and one RBI in three games played.

Beville died in Yountville, California, at age of 59.

ee also

*Boston Red Sox all-time roster

External links

* [http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/B/Beville_Ben.stm Baseball Library]
* [http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/bevilbe01.shtml Baseball Reference]
* [http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/Pbevib101.htm Retrosheet]