Retired
Ben Cann
Birthdate:
Nov. 6, 1965 (56 y, 8 m, 18 d)Born In:
Shoalhaven, NSW, AUSNationality:
Australian
Position:
3BBats/Throws:
L/RHeight/Weight:
5'8"/199Entry:
1983 Draft
- Round: 3, Overall: 30, Team: Penrith Panthers
Contract:
Free Agent
ML Service Time:
None
Player Awards
| Award | Date | Team |
|---|---|---|
| MVP / Batter of the Year | 1997 (2nd) | Williamstown (SBL) |
| 1988 (2nd) | Williamstown (SBL) | |
| All-Star | 1994 | Carlton (VBL) |
| 1992 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| 1991 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| 1989 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| 1988 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| League Champ | 1998 | Carlton (VBL) |
| 1997 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| 1996 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| 1993 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| 1990 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| Gold Glove | 1988 - 3B | Williamstown (SBL) |
| Silver Slugger | 1997 - DH | Williamstown (SBL) |
| 1993 - 3B | Carlton (VBL) | |
| 1992 - 3B | Carlton (VBL) | |
| 1991 - 3B | Carlton (VBL) | |
| 1989 - 3B | Carlton (VBL) | |
| 1988 - 3B | Williamstown (SBL) | |
| Championship Series MVP | 1990 | Carlton (VBL) |
| Batter of the Month | Feb 1992 | Carlton (VBL) |
| Jan 1992 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| Jan 1990 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| Jan 1989 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| Feb 1988 | Williamstown (SBL) | |
| Rookie of the Month | Mar 1989 | Carlton (VBL) |
| Feb 1989 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| Jan 1989 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| Dec 1988 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| Nov 1988 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| Player of the Week | Feb 17, 1997 | Williamstown (SBL) |
| Jan 6, 1997 | Williamstown (SBL) | |
| Dec 30, 1996 | Williamstown (SBL) | |
| Nov 9, 1992 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| Jan 20, 1992 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| Dec 4, 1989 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| Nov 28, 1988 | Carlton (VBL) | |
| Feb 1, 1988 | Williamstown (SBL) | |
| Nov 17, 1986 | Werrington (YL) | |
| Dec 9, 1985 | Werrington (YL) | |
| Nov 25, 1985 | Werrington (YL) |
Hall of Fame Metrics
| Metric | Score |
|---|---|
| Black Ink | 12 |
| Grey Ink | 97 |
Leaderboard Appearances
| Year | GS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 126 | 1 |
| 1990 | 126 | 1 |
| 1991 | 126 | 1 |
| 1992 | 126 | 1 |
| 1993 | 126 | 1 |
| Year | PA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 542 | 10 |
| 1989 | 573 | 3 |
| 1992 | 565 | 5 |
| Year | AB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 504 | 4 |
| Year | Hits | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 146 | 3 |
| 1989 | 156 | 3 |
| 1990 | 149 | 9 |
| 1992 | 138 | 8 |
| Year | TB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 303 | 3 |
| 1989 | 255 | 7 |
| 1991 | 277 | 6 |
| Year | 2B | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 28 | 9 |
| Year | HR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 43 | 1 |
| 1991 | 38 | 4 |
| 1993 | 25 | 6 |
| Year | RBI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 85 | 5 |
| 1989 | 78 | 8 |
| 1991 | 96 | 5 |
| Year | R | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 89 | 2 |
| 1989 | 78 | 9 |
| 1990 | 84 | 10 |
| 1993 | 68 | 10 |
| Year | BB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 63 | 4 |
| 1990 | 71 | 4 |
| 1991 | 68 | 4 |
| 1992 | 72 | 3 |
| 1993 | 65 | 3 |
| Year | IBB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 | 10 |
| Year | SF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 6 | 3 |
| Year | XBH | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 71 | 3 |
| Year | Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 0.308 | 3 |
| 1989 | 0.310 | 5 |
| 1990 | 0.307 | 10 |
| 1991 | 0.327 | 4 |
| Year | OBP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 0.389 | 3 |
| 1989 | 0.381 | 8 |
| 1990 | 0.393 | 8 |
| 1991 | 0.419 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0.375 | 10 |
| 1993 | 0.366 | 9 |
| Year | SLG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 0.639 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0.506 | 10 |
| 1991 | 0.621 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0.478 | 10 |
| 1994 | 0.486 | 10 |
| Year | ISO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 0.331 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0.294 | 5 |
| 1993 | 0.206 | 9 |
| 1994 | 0.229 | 8 |
| Year | OPS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1.029 | 2 |
| 1989 | 0.887 | 9 |
| 1991 | 1.040 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0.844 | 10 |
| Year | G | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 126 | 1 |
| 1990 | 126 | 1 |
| 1991 | 126 | 1 |
| 1992 | 126 | 1 |
| 1993 | 126 | 1 |
| Year | WAR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 7.5 | 2 |
| 1989 | 5.2 | 5 |
| 1990 | 4.5 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7.2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 4.9 | 4 |