Ron Meridith
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1987)
Ron Meridith was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1987 for the Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers, a span of 4 seasons. Across 51 career appearances, he went 5-2 with a 4.78 ERA and 46 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-09-16
- Last Game
- 1987-06-05
Full name: Ronald Knox Meridith
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3.38 | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CHN | NL | 3 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.1 | 53 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 4.47 | 3.89 (-15%) | -299.4 |
| 1986 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.2 | 25 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 6.10 | 4.29 (-42%) | -1590.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 5 | 2 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75.1 | 86 | 40 | 39 | 46 | 4.78 | — | -1,889 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .250 | .400 | .250 | .650 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .400 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +22.8% above league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.
Career OPS .650 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 10.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CHN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CHN | NL | 32 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | TEX | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | TEX | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 51 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (102 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 41.2 | 46 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 3.02 |
| Away | 26 | 33.2 | 40 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 6.95 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-06-05 | TEX | MIN | — | 1.2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987-06-02 | TEX | CHW | — | 4.0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1987-05-30 | TEX | KCR | — | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987-05-25 | TEX | DET | — | 4.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 1987-05-19 | TEX | DET | — | 3.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987-05-18 | TEX | DET | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-05-16 | TEX | CHW | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-05-15 | TEX | CHW | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-05-11 | TEX | CLE | W | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-05-09 | TEX | TOR | — | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 51 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa | OK | 1976, 1977, 1978 |
Ron Meridith: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 16, 1984 and the final game on June 5, 1987, Ron Meridith built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago Cubs (1984 through 1985) and the Texas Rangers (1986 through 1987). At 6-foot-0 and 175 pounds, Meridith is listed as a pitcher. Meridith both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 26, 1956, in San Pedro, CA, USA. Meridith's full given name, per the bio, is Ronald Knox Meridith.
Across 51 games (0 starts), Meridith recorded 5 wins against 2 losses with a 4.78 ERA. Meridith had 46 strikeouts. The league ERA over Meridith's seasons was 3.99, so the 4.78 figure ran 19.7% worse than average. 1985 was Meridith's sharpest full season, a 4.47 ERA against the league's 3.89.
The position breakdown shows 51 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Meridith's fielding totals are 1 putouts, 16 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Meridith
- What years did Ron Meridith play?
- Ron Meridith played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1987.
- Was Ron Meridith a pitcher?
- Yes. Ron Meridith pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 46 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ron Meridith hit?
- Ron Meridith hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Ron Meridith play for?
- Ron Meridith played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1984–1985) and the Texas Rangers (1986–1987).
- What were Ron Meridith's career stats?
- In 51 games, Ron Meridith went 5-2 with a 4.78 ERA, 46 strikeouts, 75.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Ron Meridith play?
- Ron Meridith played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ron Meridith and how much did he weigh?
- Ron Meridith was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- What was Ron Meridith's career ERA?
- Ron Meridith finished with a 4.78 career ERA, going 5-2 with 46 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ron Meridith have?
- Ron Meridith recorded 46 career strikeouts.
- Is Ron Meridith in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ron Meridith has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.