Ron Bryant, baseball player, 1967-1975

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 205

Awards & Honors

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