Ron Piche
Born: 5/22/1935 in Verdun, QC, CAN
Died: 2/3/2011 in Montreal, QC, CAN
MLB Debut: 1960-05-30 | Final Game: 1966-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Ronald Jacques Piche
Biography
Ron Piche, born in 1935, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1960 to 1966. Piche played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the increasing importance of the relief pitcher and the evolution of pitching strategies. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 10-16, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.19. Demonstrating his capability on the mound, he struck out 157 batters and secured 12 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness in various game situations.
Piche's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the era, as he navigated through the challenges of facing some of the league's most formidable hitters. While his overall record may not fully capture his contributions to his teams, Piche's role as a reliable option in the bullpen and his ability to deliver critical performances in key moments were vital to his teams' efforts during his tenure in the major leagues. His career remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to succeed as a pitcher in the evolving landscape of baseball during the 1960s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 16 | 134 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 221.3 | 216 | 103 | 23 | 123 | 157 | 4.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | ATL | NL | 3 | 5 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 48.0 | 48 | 19 | 23 | 38 | 3.56 | - |
| 1961 | ATL | NL | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23.3 | 20 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 3.47 | - |
| 1962 | ATL | NL | 3 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 52.0 | 54 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 4.85 | - |
| 1963 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 53 | 20 | 25 | 40 | 3.40 | - |
| 1965 | LAA | AL | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 6.86 | - |
| 1966 | STL | NL | 1 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25.3 | 21 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 4.26 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0.024 | 0.089 | 0.024 | 0.113 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | ATL | NL | 37 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | ATL | NL | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | ATL | NL | 16 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | ATL | NL | 37 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | LAA | AL | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | STL | NL | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 134 | 11 | 22 | 37 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | ML1 | P | 37 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | ML1 | P | 12 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962 | ML1 | P | 14 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963 | ML1 | P | 37 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | CAL | P | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | SLN | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 134 |