Ron Cash
Born: 11/20/1949 in Atlanta, GA, USA
Died: 4/22/2009 in Tampa, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-09-04 | Final Game: 1974-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Ronald Forrest Cash
Biography
Ron Cash was a professional baseball player born in 1949, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period from 1973 to 1974. Primarily serving as a position player, Cash had a unique playing style characterized by his solid batting skills. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 34 games, and he showcased an impressive batting average of .297, accumulating 30 hits and driving in 11 runs, despite not hitting any home runs. His contributions at the plate reflected the offensive demands of the era, as he navigated through the early years of the post-expansion era in baseball, a time when many teams were still finding their identities in a rapidly evolving sport.
Although his career in the majors was relatively short, Cash's performance demonstrated his ability to make impactful contributions when given the opportunity. With zero stolen bases recorded, his playing style leaned more towards consistent contact hitting rather than speed on the bases. Cash's time in the league remains a testament to the many players whose skills shone brightly for a fleeting moment, adding depth to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 101 | 14 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0.297 | 0.324 | 0.347 | 0.671 | -323.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | DET | AL | 14 | 39 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.410 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | DET | AL | 20 | 62 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.226 | -323.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 15 | 14 | 136 | 7 | 3 | 12 |
| 3B | 10 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 7 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | DET | 3B | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | DET | OF | 7 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | DET | 1B | 15 | 14 | 136 | 7 | 3 | 12 |
| 1974 | DET | 3B | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 10 |
| Left Field | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota | Bradenton | FL | 1968, 1969 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1970, 1971 |