Arthur Ragan

Born: 11/10/1879 in Greenfield, IN, USA

Died: 3/17/1945 in Parsons, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-19 | Final Game: 1903-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Arthur Garfield Ragan

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Biography

Arthur Ragan was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in the early 20th century. Born in 1879, Ragan's career spanned from 1903 to 1909, during a time when baseball was evolving and gaining popularity in American culture. He made his mark in the major leagues with a brief but notable stint, participating in just three games. Throughout these appearances, he collected two hits, contributing one run batted in and finishing his career with a batting average of .25. Although Ragan did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his time in the league represents the experience of many players during the early 1900s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the burgeoning excitement of a more offensive-minded game. Ragan’s career, though short, highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by players in a rapidly changing sport, and he remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry of history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	3	2	2	0	0	18.0	40	12	0	7	7	6.00	0

Career ERA 6.00 vs. league average 3.10 across their career seasons — 93.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1903	CIN	NL	0	2	3	2	2	0	0	18.0	40	12	7	7	6.00	3.10 (-94%)	-91.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	8	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.250	0.333	0.250	0.583	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

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
1903	CIN	NL	3	8	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	0	1	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1903	CIN	P	3	0	1	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3