Ralph Mitterling
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1916)
Ralph Mitterling was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1916 for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 13 career games, he hit .154 with 6 hits and 2 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
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 1/22/1956 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1916-07-07
- Last Game
- 1916-07-21
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 39 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .154 | .214 | .154 | .368 | 0 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.
Career OBP .214 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.
Career SLG .154 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.
Career OPS .368 vs. league average .641 across their career seasons — 42.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 13 | 39 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 13 | 39 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 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 (13 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 39 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .154 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-21 | PHA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-07-19 | PHA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-18 | PHA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-07-18 | PHA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-07-15 | PHA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-15 | PHA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-07-13 | PHA | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-12 | PHA | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-07-12 | PHA | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-11 | PHA | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield College | Springfield | MA | 1916, 1917 |
| Ursinus College | Collegeville | PA | 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915 |
Ralph Mitterling: the record in brief
Ralph Mitterling's major league career runs from a debut on July 7, 1916 to a final game on July 21, 1916. Mitterling spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Philadelphia Athletics. Born on April 19, 1890, in Freeburg, PA, USA, Mitterling is listed as a center fielder and threw and hit right-handed. Mitterling's listed size is 5'10" and 165 pounds. Mitterling's death is recorded on January 22, 1956, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
In 13 games and 39 at bats, Mitterling batted .154 with 6 hits; the totals also include 2 RBI. Mitterling's career OPS of .368 combines a .214 on-base mark with .154 slugging. Over the seasons Mitterling played, league hitters batted .249; the .154 career figure is 38.1% below that. Mitterling's lone season row is 1916 with the Philadelphia Athletics: 13 games, 6 hits in 39 at bats.
By games played in the field, center field leads with 12, followed by left field (1). Fielding in the outfield produced 16 putouts and 1 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ralph Mitterling
- Was Ralph Mitterling a pitcher?
- No. Ralph Mitterling was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Ralph Mitterling hit?
- Ralph Mitterling hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Ralph Mitterling play for?
- Ralph Mitterling played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1916).
- What were Ralph Mitterling's career stats?
- In 13 games, Ralph Mitterling had 6 hits, 2 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .154 batting average.
- What position did Ralph Mitterling play?
- Ralph Mitterling played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ralph Mitterling and how much did he weigh?
- Ralph Mitterling was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Ralph Mitterling's career batting average?
- Ralph Mitterling batted .154 over his career, with 6 hits in 39 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ralph Mitterling have?
- Ralph Mitterling drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Ralph Mitterling in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ralph Mitterling has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.