Ron Herbel
Born: 1/16/1938 in Denver, CO, USA
Died: 1/20/2000 in Tacoma, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-09-10 | Final Game: 1971-09-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Ronald Samuel Herbel
Biography
Ron Herbel was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1938, whose career spanned from 1963 to 1971. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period in the sport, characterized by evolving pitching styles and strategies. Herbel was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, contributing to multiple teams throughout his career. He finished with a record of 42-37, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.83, and recorded 447 strikeouts alongside 16 saves.
Herbel's tenure in the league coincided with a time when pitching was becoming increasingly specialized, and pitchers were often called upon to fulfill multiple roles. His ability to adapt to these demands allowed him to carve out a respectable career, playing for clubs that sought reliable arms in their rotations. While he may not have achieved the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, Ron Herbel's contributions to the teams he played for and his presence on the mound left a lasting impact on the game during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 37 | 331 | 79 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 894.0 | 945 | 380 | 81 | 285 | 447 | 3.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.75 | - |
| 1964 | SFG | NL | 9 | 9 | 40 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 161.0 | 162 | 55 | 61 | 98 | 3.07 | - |
| 1965 | SFG | NL | 12 | 9 | 47 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 170.7 | 172 | 73 | 47 | 106 | 3.85 | - |
| 1966 | SFG | NL | 4 | 5 | 32 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 129.7 | 149 | 60 | 39 | 55 | 4.16 | - |
| 1967 | SFG | NL | 4 | 5 | 42 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 125.7 | 125 | 43 | 35 | 52 | 3.08 | - |
| 1968 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.7 | 55 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 3.38 | - |
| 1969 | SFG | NL | 4 | 1 | 39 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 87.3 | 92 | 39 | 23 | 34 | 4.02 | - |
| 1970 | NYN | NL | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13.0 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1.38 | 331.3 |
| 1970 | SDP | NL | 7 | 5 | 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 111.0 | 114 | 61 | 39 | 53 | 4.95 | - |
| 1971 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 51.7 | 61 | 30 | 23 | 22 | 5.23 | -1577.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 206 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 125 | 0.029 | 0.065 | 0.039 | 0.104 | -731.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | SFG | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | SFG | NL | 41 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | SFG | NL | 47 | 49 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0.020 | -731.2 |
| 1966 | SFG | NL | 32 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0.026 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | SFG | NL | 42 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.107 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | SFG | NL | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SFG | NL | 39 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | NYN | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | SDP | NL | 64 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | ATL | NL | 25 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 331 | 79 | 63 | 188 | 11 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | SFN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | SFN | P | 40 | 22 | 12 | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | SFN | P | 47 | 21 | 14 | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| 1966 | SFN | P | 32 | 18 | 4 | 22 | 3 | 2 |
| 1967 | SFN | P | 42 | 11 | 11 | 37 | 0 | 7 |
| 1968 | SFN | P | 28 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SFN | P | 39 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | NYN | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | SDN | P | 64 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | ATL | P | 25 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 331 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley | CO | 1957, 1958 |