Ralph LaPointe

Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1947-1948)

Ralph LaPointe was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1948 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 2 seasons. In 143 career games, he hit .266 with 115 hits, 1 home runs, and 30 RBI.

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

AVG .266
HR 1
RBI 30
H 115
OPS .618
PIV -885
Position
Shortstop
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'11" / 185 lb
Born
1/8/1922 in Winooski, VT, USA
Died
9/13/1967 in Burlington, VT, USA
MLB Debut
1947-04-15
Last Game
1948-09-29

Full name: Raoul Robert LaPointe

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Career Batting Statistics

Ralph LaPointe — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
143 433 60 115 10 0 1 30 9 35 34 .266 .322 .296 .618 -885

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .296 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career OPS .618 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Ralph LaPointe — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1947 PHI NL 56 211 33 65 7 0 1 15 8 17 15 .308 .262 (+17%) .336 (+8%) .376 (-6%) .712 (+1%) 61.0
1948 SLN NL 87 222 27 50 3 0 0 15 1 18 19 .225 .263 (-15%) .340 (-17%) .379 (-37%) .719 (-27%) -946.1
Career · 2 seasons 143 433 60 115 10 0 1 30 9 35 34 .266 — — — — -885

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Ralph LaPointe — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home832674074017.277
Away601662041113.247

Last 10 Games — Batting

Ralph LaPointe — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1948-09-29 STLPITL 000000000
1948-09-18 STLBROL 200000000
1948-09-12 STLCINW 010000000
1948-09-11 STLCINL 000000000
1948-09-10 STLCINW 000000000
1948-09-04 STLCINL 000000000
1948-09-01 STLPHIW 401000000
1948-08-31 STLPHIW 411000000
1948-08-30 STLBROL 400000001
1948-08-30 STLBROL 401000110

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Ralph LaPointe — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 44 0 114 108 8 24
3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 79 0 110 208 15 37

Season-by-Season Fielding

Ralph LaPointe — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 PHI SS 54 0 82 158 11 25
1948 SLN 2B 44 0 114 108 8 24
1948 SLN 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1948 SLN SS 25 0 28 50 4 12

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Ralph LaPointe — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Second Base 44
Third Base 1
Shortstop 79

Ralph LaPointe: the record in brief

April 15, 1947 and September 29, 1948 bracket Ralph LaPointe's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, LaPointe's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (1947) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1948). At 5 feet, 11 inches and 185 pounds, LaPointe is listed as a shortstop. LaPointe both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is January 8, 1922, in Winooski, VT, USA. LaPointe's death is recorded on September 13, 1967, in Burlington, VT, USA. LaPointe's full given name, per the bio, is Raoul Robert LaPointe.

Across 143 games at the plate, LaPointe's career line reads 115 hits in 433 at bats for a .266 average, plus 1 home run and 30 RBI. LaPointe got on base at a .322 rate and slugged .296 (.618 OPS). Against a .263 league average for those years, LaPointe's .266 average was near the norm. 1947 produced LaPointe's most hits, 65 of them for the Philadelphia Phillies. 1947 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .308 against a league .262, a 17% edge.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ralph LaPointe

What years did Ralph LaPointe play?
Ralph LaPointe played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1948.
Was Ralph LaPointe a pitcher?
No. Ralph LaPointe was a position player (Shortstop).
How many home runs did Ralph LaPointe hit?
Ralph LaPointe hit 1 career home run with 115 hits.
What teams did Ralph LaPointe play for?
Ralph LaPointe played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1947) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1948).
What were Ralph LaPointe's career stats?
In 143 games, Ralph LaPointe had 115 hits, 1 home runs, 30 RBI, 60 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .266 batting average.
What position did Ralph LaPointe play?
Ralph LaPointe played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Ralph LaPointe and how much did he weigh?
Ralph LaPointe was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
How many home runs did Ralph LaPointe hit each season?
Ralph LaPointe's home runs by season: 1 in 1947 and 0 in 1948. His most in one season was 1, in 1947.
What was Ralph LaPointe's career batting average?
Ralph LaPointe batted .266 over his career, with 115 hits in 433 at bats.
How many RBI did Ralph LaPointe have?
Ralph LaPointe drove in 30 runs in his career.
Is Ralph LaPointe in the Hall of Fame?
No. Ralph LaPointe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.