Frank Ragland
Born: 5/26/1904 in Water Valley, MS, USA
Died: 7/28/1959 in Paris, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-04-17 | Final Game: 1933-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 186 lbs
Full name: Frank Roland Ragland
Biography
Frank Ragland was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1904, whose career spanned from 1932 to 1933. Playing during a transitional period in baseball history, Ragland's time in the major leagues coincided with the tail end of the Great Depression, a time when the sport was experiencing both challenges and transformations. He made his mark in the sport as a member of the pitching staff, although his career statistics reflected the difficulties many players faced during this era.
Over the course of his brief career, Ragland compiled a record of 1-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.11. He recorded 15 strikeouts but did not achieve any saves. Despite the challenges reflected in his statistics, Ragland's contributions to the game during his time were significant in that they represented the hard work and determination of players striving for success in a competitive environment. His legacy, while not marked by standout numbers, is a testament to the perseverance of athletes in the early 20th century baseball landscape.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76.0 | 105 | 60 | 6 | 31 | 15 | 7.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 54 | 31 | 21 | 11 | 7.41 | - |
| 1933 | PHI | NL | 0 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 51 | 29 | 10 | 4 | 6.81 | 16.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.238 | 0.273 | 0.286 | 0.558 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | WSN | AL | 12 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | PHI | NL | 11 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 23 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | WS1 | P | 12 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933 | PHI | P | 11 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |