Pat Ragan
Born: 11/15/1883 in MO, USA
Died: 9/4/1956 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-04-21 | Final Game: 1923-07-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Don Carlos Patrick Ragan
Biography
Pat Ragan was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1883, whose career spanned from 1909 to 1923. Known for his remarkable control and durability on the mound, Ragan finished his career with a record of 77 wins and 104 losses, complemented by a solid earned run average (ERA) of 2.99. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 680 strikeouts and recorded 6 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in for critical relief appearances.
Ragan played during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time when offensive production began to take precedence. His performance on the mound placed him among the notable pitchers of his time, as he consistently kept opposing teams at bay with his effective pitching style. Despite not achieving a winning record, Raganโs contributions to his teams were significant, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of early 20th-century baseball. His legacy is a testament to the skill and determination required to compete in an increasingly competitive league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 104 | 283 | 182 | 93 | 12 | 6 | 1608.3 | 1555 | 534 | 38 | 470 | 680 | 2.99 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.45 | - |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3.38 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 4 | 3 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 93.7 | 81 | 22 | 31 | 39 | 2.11 | 893.6 |
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 7 | 18 | 36 | 26 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 208.0 | 211 | 84 | 65 | 101 | 3.63 | 302.9 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 15 | 18 | 44 | 32 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 264.7 | 284 | 111 | 64 | 109 | 3.77 | 491.0 |
| 1914 | BRO | NL | 10 | 15 | 38 | 26 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 208.3 | 214 | 69 | 85 | 106 | 2.98 | -495.6 |
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 0.92 | -7.9 |
| 1915 | BSN | NL | 16 | 12 | 33 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 227.0 | 208 | 62 | 59 | 81 | 2.46 | 1311.7 |
| 1916 | BSN | NL | 9 | 9 | 28 | 23 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 182.0 | 143 | 42 | 47 | 94 | 2.08 | 2123.4 |
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 6 | 9 | 30 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 147.7 | 138 | 48 | 35 | 61 | 2.93 | -49.5 |
| 1918 | BSN | NL | 8 | 17 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 206.3 | 212 | 74 | 54 | 68 | 3.23 | 536.1 |
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 7.11 | 107.7 |
| 1919 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 19 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 1.59 | -375.7 |
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 286 | 544 | 30 | 84 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 14 | 159 | 0.154 | 0.179 | 0.189 | 0.368 | -3275.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CHC | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 22 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.138 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 36 | 67 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0.060 | -860.3 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 44 | 91 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0.165 | -640.4 |
| 1914 | BRO | NL | 38 | 75 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0.133 | -652.7 |
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | BSN | NL | 33 | 80 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | BSN | NL | 31 | 60 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0.217 | -159.3 |
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 30 | 48 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | BSN | NL | 30 | 71 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.183 | -432.5 |
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 283 | 0 | 56 | 411 | 20 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | CIN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | BRO | P | 22 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| 1912 | BRO | P | 36 | 0 | 11 | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| 1913 | BRO | P | 44 | 0 | 7 | 76 | 3 | 3 |
| 1914 | BRO | P | 38 | 0 | 8 | 51 | 3 | 3 |
| 1915 | BRO | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | BSN | P | 33 | 0 | 7 | 50 | 3 | 2 |
| 1916 | BSN | P | 28 | 0 | 3 | 52 | 2 | 2 |
| 1917 | BSN | P | 30 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| 1918 | BSN | P | 30 | 0 | 6 | 60 | 2 | 1 |
| 1919 | BSN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | CHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | NY1 | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 283 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell College | Mount Vernon | IA | 1905 |
| Simpson College | Indianola | IA | 1904 |