Ralph Kreitz
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911)
Ralph Kreitz was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1911 for the Chicago White Sox. In 7 career games, he hit .235 with 4 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- Died
- 7/20/1941 in Portland, OR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-08-01
- Last Game
- 1911-10-08
Full name: Ralph Wesley Kreitz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .235 | .316 | .294 | .610 | 0 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Career OBP .316 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.
Career OPS .610 vs. league average .693 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | CHA | AL | 7 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .182 |
| Away | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-10-08 | CHW | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-10-07 | CHW | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-08-17 | CHW | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-08-13 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-08-09 | CHW | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1911-08-02 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-08-01 | CHW | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 7 |
Ralph Kreitz: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ralph Kreitz's first major league game on August 1, 1911; the last one listed came on October 8, 1911. Kreitz's only club in the season tables is the Chicago White Sox. At 5-foot-9 and 175 pounds, Kreitz is listed as a catcher. Kreitz batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 13, 1885, in Plum Creek, NE, USA. The bio records the death on July 20, 1941, in Portland, OR, USA. Kreitz's full given name, per the bio, is Ralph Wesley Kreitz.
In 7 games and 17 at bats, Kreitz batted .235 with 4 hits. The league as a whole hit .267 across Kreitz's seasons, which puts the .235 career mark 11.7% below average. The OPS comparison is .610 to a league .693, 12.0% below average. Only one season appears, 1911 for the Chicago White Sox, when Kreitz played 7 games and went 4 for 17.
In the last-games table, October 7, 1911 was Kreitz's biggest day, 2 hits in 4 at bats.
The position breakdown shows 7 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ralph Kreitz
- Was Ralph Kreitz a pitcher?
- No. Ralph Kreitz was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ralph Kreitz hit?
- Ralph Kreitz hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Ralph Kreitz play for?
- Ralph Kreitz played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1911).
- What were Ralph Kreitz's career stats?
- In 7 games, Ralph Kreitz had 4 hits, with a .235 batting average.
- What position did Ralph Kreitz play?
- Ralph Kreitz played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ralph Kreitz and how much did he weigh?
- Ralph Kreitz was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Ralph Kreitz's career batting average?
- Ralph Kreitz batted .235 over his career, with 4 hits in 17 at bats.
- Is Ralph Kreitz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ralph Kreitz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.