Ben Beville

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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 1901 through 1907 and Red Sox from 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.