Ron Musselman

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1985)

Ron Musselman was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1985 for the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 4 seasons. Across 48 career appearances, he went 4-2 with a 3.73 ERA and 47 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

W–L 4–2
ERA 3.73
WHIP 1.51
SO 47
Pitcher PIV -81.6
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'2" / 185 lb
Born
11/11/1954 in Wilmington, NC, USA
MLB Debut
1982-08-18
Last Game
1985-08-23

Full name: Ralph Ronald Musselman

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Career Pitching Statistics

Ron Musselman — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 2 48 4 0 0 1 89.1 95 37 6 40 47 3.73 -81.6

Career ERA 3.73 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Ron Musselman — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1982 SEA AL 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 15.2 18 6 6 9 3.45 3.86 (+11%) -276.0
1984 TOR AL 0 2 11 0 0 0 1 21.1 18 5 10 9 2.11 3.81 (+45%) -393.9
1985 TOR AL 3 0 25 4 0 0 0 52.1 59 26 24 29 4.47 3.89 (-15%) 588.2
Career · 3 seasons 4 2 48 4 0 0 1 89.1 95 37 40 47 3.73 — -82

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

Ron Musselman — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Ron Musselman — 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
1982 SEA AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 TOR AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 TOR AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 3 seasons 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 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 (96 games) →

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

Batting — Home / Away

Ron Musselman — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home2300000—
Away2500000—

Pitching — Home / Away

Ron Musselman — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home2341.0341313202.85
Away2548.1612427274.47

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Ron Musselman — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1985-08-23 TORCHW — 4.0533120
1985-08-16 TORKCR — 1.0000100
1985-08-11 TORKCR — 3.0521120
1985-08-04 TORTEX — 2.0311020
1985-07-31 TORBAL — 3.2200320
1985-07-09 TORSEA W 3.0200120
1985-07-06 TOROAK — 1.2100110
1985-06-29 TORDET — 2.0433201
1985-06-22 TORBOS — 5.0321210
1985-06-14 TORBOS — 1.0000020

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Ron Musselman — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 48 4 3 11 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Ron Musselman — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 SEA P 12 0 1 4 1 0
1984 TOR P 11 0 0 3 0 0
1985 TOR P 25 4 2 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Ron Musselman — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 48

College History

Ron Musselman — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
Clemson University Clemson SC 1976, 1977
Louisburg College Louisburg NC 1975

Ron Musselman: the record in brief

According to the bio, Ron Musselman debuted on August 18, 1982 and played a final game on August 23, 1985. The team column moves through the Seattle Mariners (1982) and the Toronto Blue Jays (1984 to 1985). Listed as a pitcher, Musselman batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 2 inches and 185 pounds. Musselman was born on November 11, 1954, in Wilmington, NC, USA. The bio lists the given name Ralph Ronald.

The pitching table credits Musselman with a 4-2 record and a 3.73 ERA in 48 games. Musselman had 47 strikeouts. Musselman's 3.73 ERA was close to the 3.86 league figure for those seasons. In 1985, one of the busiest seasons, Musselman posted a 4.47 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.89.

Every defensive appearance on record for Musselman, 48 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 3 putouts and 11 assists.

Before the majors, Musselman played college baseball at Clemson University (1976 and 1977). Retrosheet box scores cover 96 of Musselman's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Musselman

What years did Ron Musselman play?
Ron Musselman played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1985.
Was Ron Musselman a pitcher?
Yes. Ron Musselman pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 47 strikeouts.
What teams did Ron Musselman play for?
Ron Musselman played for 2 teams: the Seattle Mariners (1982) and the Toronto Blue Jays (1984–1985).
What were Ron Musselman's career stats?
In 48 games, Ron Musselman went 4-2 with a 3.73 ERA, 47 strikeouts, 89.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
What position did Ron Musselman play?
Ron Musselman played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Ron Musselman and how much did he weigh?
Ron Musselman was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
What was Ron Musselman's career ERA?
Ron Musselman finished with a 3.73 career ERA, going 4-2 with 47 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Ron Musselman have?
Ron Musselman recorded 47 career strikeouts.
Is Ron Musselman in the Hall of Fame?
No. Ron Musselman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.