Ron Calloway
Born: 9/4/1976 in San Jose, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-03-31 | Final Game: 2004-08-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Ronald Isiah Calloway
Biography
Ron Calloway, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2004. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 172 games, where he accumulated 95 hits, 10 home runs, and 62 RBIs. Calloway, known for his speed on the basepaths, also recorded 11 stolen bases. His batting average settled at .224, reflecting the challenges he faced as a player during an era that demanded both offensive prowess and defensive versatility.
Calloway's time in the major leagues occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as teams began to embrace a more analytical approach to player performance. His contributions, while modest in terms of traditional statistics, showcased his ability to impact games in various ways, both offensively and defensively. Though his career was relatively short, Calloway remains a part of baseball history, representing the perseverance of players who strive to make their mark in a highly competitive sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | 424 | 40 | 95 | 19 | 1 | 10 | 62 | 11 | 25 | 102 | 0.224 | 0.268 | 0.344 | 0.612 | -1646.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 126 | 340 | 36 | 81 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 52 | 9 | 20 | 80 | 0.238 | -983.8 |
| 2004 | WSN | NL | 46 | 84 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 0.167 | -662.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 117 | 94 | 193 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | MON | OF | 97 | 79 | 166 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | MON | OF | 20 | 15 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 56 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 62 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MON | NL | $312,500 |
| 2003 | MON | NL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $612,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada College | Redwood City | CA | 1996, 1997 |