Ron Bryant
Born: 11/12/1947 in Redlands, CA, USA
Died: 11/17/2023 in Boise, ID, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-09-29 | Final Game: 1975-07-29
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Ronald Raymond Bryant
Biography
Ron Bryant was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1967 to 1975. Born in 1947, Bryant made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by a shifting landscape in the game, as the sport began transitioning away from the traditional deadball era towards a more dynamic offensive style. Throughout his career, he was known for his versatility and resilience on the mound, demonstrating a competitive spirit that allowed him to navigate the challenges posed by opposing hitters.
Bryant finished his career with a record of 57-56 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.02, showcasing his ability to keep runs in check while facing some of the best lineups of his era. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 509 strikeouts, highlighting his capacity to overpower batters and contribute to his team's success. Although he recorded only one save, his role as a starting pitcher was pivotal in many games. Ron Bryant's contributions to the game during the late 1960s and early 1970s left an indelible mark, as he exemplified the grit and determination required to succeed in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 56 | 205 | 132 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 917.0 | 890 | 410 | 80 | 379 | 509 | 4.02 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4.50 | - |
| 1969 | SFG | NL | 4 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 57.7 | 60 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 4.37 | - |
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 5 | 8 | 34 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 96.0 | 103 | 51 | 38 | 66 | 4.78 | - |
| 1971 | SFG | NL | 7 | 10 | 27 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 140.0 | 146 | 59 | 49 | 79 | 3.79 | - |
| 1972 | SFG | NL | 14 | 7 | 35 | 28 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 214.0 | 176 | 69 | 77 | 107 | 2.90 | - |
| 1973 | SFG | NL | 24 | 12 | 41 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 270.0 | 240 | 106 | 115 | 143 | 3.53 | - |
| 1974 | SFG | NL | 3 | 15 | 41 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 126.7 | 142 | 79 | 68 | 75 | 5.61 | - |
| 1975 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 20 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 16.62 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 291 | 27 | 48 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 89 | 0.165 | 0.210 | 0.179 | 0.389 | -1362.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | SFG | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SFG | NL | 16 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 34 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | SFG | NL | 27 | 50 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.200 | -305.2 |
| 1972 | SFG | NL | 35 | 70 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0.171 | -432.2 |
| 1973 | SFG | NL | 42 | 95 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 32 | 0.168 | -625.0 |
| 1974 | SFG | NL | 41 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.129 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | STL | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | NLCS | SFN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | NLCS | SFN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 205 | 132 | 24 | 137 | 8 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | SFN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SFN | P | 16 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | SFN | P | 34 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | SFN | P | 27 | 22 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | SFN | P | 35 | 28 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| 1973 | SFN | P | 41 | 39 | 9 | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | SFN | P | 41 | 23 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | SLN | P | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 205 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | TSN All-Star | LHP |
| 1973 | TSN Pitcher of the Year |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Cy Young Award | NL | 3rd | 50.0 | 120 | 3 |
| 1973 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 26th | 5.0 | 336 | 0 |