Ralph Head
Born: 8/30/1893 in Tallapoosa, GA, USA
Died: 10/8/1962 in Muscadine, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-04-18 | Final Game: 1923-10-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Biography
Ralph Head was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1893, who played in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s. His career spanned from April 18, 1923, to October 6, 1923, a brief yet notable period in the sport's history, as it fell just after the Deadball Era and during the time when teams were beginning to embrace a more offensive style of play. Head made his mark with a record of 2 wins and 9 losses, showcasing the challenges faced by many pitchers during that transitional period of the game.
Throughout his short tenure in the majors, Head recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 6.66 and accumulated a total of 24 strikeouts. Despite not registering any saves in his career, he contributed to the pitching staff of his team by providing valuable innings on the mound. While his statistics may not reflect a long-lasting legacy, Ralph Head's time in baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who paved the way for future generations in the evolving landscape of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 9 | 35 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 132.3 | 185 | 98 | 13 | 57 | 24 | 6.66 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 2 | 9 | 35 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 132.3 | 185 | 98 | 57 | 24 | 6.66 | -3995.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 42 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.071 | 0.093 | 0.071 | 0.164 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 35 | 42 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 35 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHI | P | 35 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |