Ryan Minor
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2001)
Ryan Minor was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2001 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Montreal Expos, a span of 4 seasons. In 142 career games, he hit .177 with 56 hits, 5 home runs, and 27 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
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'7" / 225 lb
- Died
- 12/22/2023 in Salisbury, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1998-09-13
- Last Game
- 2001-10-07
Full name: Ryan Dale Minor
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 | 317 | 30 | 56 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 20 | 97 | .177 | .228 | .259 | .487 | -2,079 |
Career AVG .177 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.
Career OBP .228 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.
Career SLG .259 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.
Career OPS .487 vs. league average .769 across their career seasons — 36.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | BAL | AL | 9 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .429 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 46 | 124 | 13 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 43 | .194 | .271 (-29%) | .344 (-30%) | .433 (-26%) | .778 (-28%) | -617.3 |
| 2000 | BAL | AL | 32 | 84 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 20 | .131 | .270 (-52%) | .344 (-51%) | .437 (-67%) | .782 (-60%) | -856.5 |
| 2001 | MON | NL | 55 | 95 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 31 | .158 | .263 (-40%) | .332 (-30%) | .426 (-43%) | .758 (-37%) | -604.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 142 | 317 | 30 | 56 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 20 | 97 | .177 | — | — | — | — | -2,079 | ||
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 (142 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 79 | 174 | 18 | 35 | 4 | 16 | .201 |
| Away | 63 | 143 | 12 | 21 | 1 | 11 | .147 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-07 | WSN | NYN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001-10-05 | WSN | NYN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-10-04 | WSN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-29 | WSN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-26 | WSN | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-23 | WSN | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-09 | WSN | PHI | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-09-08 | WSN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-03 | WSN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-26 | WSN | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 10 |
| Third Base | 101 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BAL | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $200,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
Ryan Minor: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 13, 1998 and the final game on October 7, 2001, Ryan Minor built the record summarized on this page. By club, Minor's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (1998 through 2000) and the Montreal Expos (2001). Minor played primarily as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 5, 1974, in Canton, OH, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-7 and 225 pounds. The bio records the death on December 22, 2023, in Salisbury, MD, USA. The given name on file is Ryan Dale Minor.
In 142 games and 317 at bats, Minor batted .177 with 56 hits, adding 5 homers and 27 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .228 and the slugging percentage .259, for an OPS of .487. Measured against the leagues Minor played in, the .177 career average compares with a .268 league average over the same seasons, 34.1% below the league. In OPS terms, Minor's .487 stands 36.7% below the league's .769. 1999 produced Minor's most hits, 24 of them for the Baltimore Orioles.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ryan Minor
- What years did Ryan Minor play?
- Ryan Minor played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2001.
- Was Ryan Minor a pitcher?
- No. Ryan Minor was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ryan Minor hit?
- Ryan Minor hit 5 career home runs with 56 hits.
- What was Ryan Minor's career batting average?
- Ryan Minor batted .177 over his career, with 56 hits in 317 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ryan Minor have?
- Ryan Minor drove in 27 runs in his career.
- Is Ryan Minor in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ryan Minor has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.