Ramon Monzant
Born: 1/4/1933 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
Died: 8/10/2001 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1954-07-02 | Final Game: 1960-04-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Ramon Segundo Monzant
Biography
Ramon Monzant, born in 1933, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1954 until 1960. Known for his competitive nature on the mound, Monzant established himself in the major leagues during a period characterized by the transition from the post-war era into the more dynamic and diversified game of the late 1950s. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 16-21 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.38, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level.
Monzant's career included a total of 201 strikeouts and one save, reflecting his capability as a strikeout pitcher, though his overall win-loss record indicated challenges in consistently securing victories for his teams. His playing style combined a fierce competitive spirit with a tactical approach, which was essential during a time when pitchers were beginning to adapt to an increasingly powerful offensive game. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Monzant contributed to his teams and left a mark as a durable pitcher in the major leagues during his brief career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 21 | 106 | 32 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 316.7 | 330 | 154 | 43 | 134 | 201 | 4.38 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 4.70 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 8 | 28 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 94.7 | 98 | 42 | 43 | 54 | 3.99 | -475.9 |
| 1956 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 4.15 | -758.7 |
| 1957 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.7 | 55 | 22 | 16 | 37 | 3.99 | 261.9 |
| 1958 | SFG | NL | 8 | 11 | 43 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 150.7 | 160 | 79 | 57 | 93 | 4.72 | - |
| 1960 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 89 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0.157 | 0.183 | 0.157 | 0.340 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | NY1 | NL | 29 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | NY1 | NL | 24 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | SFG | NL | 44 | 49 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.163 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | SFG | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 106 | 32 | 24 | 41 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | NY1 | P | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | NY1 | P | 28 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | NY1 | P | 24 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | SFN | P | 43 | 16 | 16 | 26 | 2 | 4 |
| 1960 | SFN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 106 |