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 |
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 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.
- What teams did Ralph Kreitz play for?
- Ralph Kreitz played for the Chicago White Sox.