Retired
Ben Heckman
Birthdate:
May 4, 1950 (47 y, 4 m, 11 d)Born In:
Kaufman, TX, USANationality:
American
Position:
PBats/Throws:
L/LHeight/Weight:
6'0"/191Entry:
1971 Draft
- Round: 2, Overall: 54, Team: California Angels
Contract:
Free Agent
ML Service Time:
None
Player Awards
| Award | Date | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher of the Year | 1979 | Marion (APPY) |
| MVP / Batter of the Year | 1979 | Marion (APPY) |
| Pitcher of the Month | Sep 1979 | Marion (APPY) |
| Aug 1979 | Marion (APPY) |
Hall of Fame Metrics
| Metric | Score |
|---|---|
| Black Ink | 0 |
| Grey Ink | 2 |
Similar Players (SP)
| Player | Score |
|---|---|
| Joey Lott | 970 |
| Phenomenal Smith | 966 |
| Al Javery | 957 |
| Ed Cushman | 954 |
| Chris Jenkins | 954 |
| Monty Kennedy | 953 |
| Dock Ellis | 951 |
| Elmer Myers | 948 |
| Cliff Fannin | 948 |
| Dennis Bennett | 946 |
Note: See Baseball Reference formula (primary position)
Leaderboard Appearances
| Year | GS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 35 | 8 |
| Year | HR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 27 | 10 |
| Year | SHO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 2 | 6 |