Canadian 6’7″ RHP with Professional Experience in Independent Ball, Europe and Australia. 55K/44IP in 2022.
Name: Ben Runyon
Height: 201cm
Weight: 102kg
DOB: March 19, 1989
Date Available: January 1, 2022
Indy Pro experienceBats: R
Throws: R
Positions: SP
Positions (alt): RP
College: Lander University
Personal
*Written by Jimmy Jensen
Having played with Ben Runyon in the summer of 2013, I can speak firsthand of his abilities. Ben is a tall and strong right-handed pitcher who can be used as a starter or a reliever. He has a good fastball which is in the upper 80’s and low 90’s, and mixes in a changeup and curveball as his off-speed pitches. Ben grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada but attended college in America so he could pursue a baseball career. Ben attended Johnson County Community College for a few years before transferring to NCAA Division II Lander University.
After graduating from Lander with a degree in exercise science, Ben signed a contract with the Las Vegas Trainrobbers in the Pecos League. Despite the Pecos League being an offensive-friendly league, Ben was very successful as the team’s closer. He held a 1.8 ERA through 25 innings and had 9 saves. Since then, Ben has signed professional contracts in numerous independent leagues throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Ben is now looking to take his baseball career overseas and get a chance to travel the world. He has experienced professional independent baseball at multiple levels but now wants to take advantage of this opportunity to play overseas. He is looking for a team for the 2021 season that can offer flights, accommodations, and a salary to cover living expenses.
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
| YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-2013 | Pitching Coach | Carolina Spikes | USSSA | Head coach to the U14 and U16 Spikes. Pitching coach for the U18 Spikes. |
| 2015 | Pitching Coach | Edmonton Prospects | Assist Head coach in practices as well as set up and develop throwing programs for off season training as well as fall and spring games. |
Stats
Pro/Overseas Pitching
| Year | Team | ERA | GS | CG | IP | H | SO | BB | HBP | R | ER | Wins | Losses | SV | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Trainrobber | 1.80 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2.00 |
| 2015 | Mud Turtles | 1.00 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 6 | N/A | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.11 |
| 2016 | Majors | 1.80 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | N/A | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.73 |
| 2018-19 | Auckland Tuatara | 10.2 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.38 |
| 2018-19 (In progress) | Coomera | 4.88 | 11 | 0 | 66.1 | 69 | 80 | 52 | 9 | 52 | 35 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1.82 |
| 2019 | Fredricton Royals | 7.00 | 7 | 0 | 26.0 | 27 | 30 | 20 | - | 19 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1.80 |
| 2019 | Fredricton Royals (Playoffs) | 1.75 | 5 | - | 32.0 | 16 | 37 | 16 | - | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 |
| 2020 | Dornbirn | 2.10 | 5 | 0 | 25.2 | 13 | 39 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1.111 |
| 2022 | Cologne | 3.43 | 7 | 0 | 44.2 | 29 | 55 | 22 | - | 20 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1.154 |
College/Amateur Pitching
| Year | Team | ERA | GS | CG | IP | H | SO | BB | HBP | R | ER | Wins | Losses | SV | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Johnson County | 4.76 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.71 |
| 2010 | Lander | 4.46 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 29 | 41 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1.43 |
| 2012 | Lander | 7.15 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.03 |
| 2017 | Riggers | 2.00 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 2 | N/A | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.57 |