Tom Ragland
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1971-1973)
Tom Ragland was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1973 for the Washington Senators, the Texas Rangers, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 3 seasons. In 102 career games, he hit .231 with 61 hits and 14 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 155 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1971-04-05
- Last Game
- 1973-09-29
Full name: Thomas Ragland
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 264 | 20 | 61 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 13 | 47 | .231 | .272 | .273 | .545 | -715 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.
Career OBP .272 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.
Career OPS .545 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 10 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .174 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 25 | 58 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 | .172 | .243 (-29%) | .310 (-23%) | .353 (-42%) | .664 (-33%) | -277.8 |
| 1973 | CLE | AL | 67 | 183 | 16 | 47 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 31 | .257 | .256 (avg) | .325 (-10%) | .378 (-19%) | .703 (-15%) | -436.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 102 | 264 | 20 | 61 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 13 | 47 | .231 | — | — | — | — | -715 | ||
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 (103 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 98 | 11 | 22 | 0 | 7 | .224 |
| Away | 55 | 166 | 9 | 39 | 0 | 7 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-09-29 | CLE | BAL | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-29 | CLE | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-09-16 | CLE | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973-09-15 | CLE | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-11 | CLE | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-10 | CLE | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-09 | CLE | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-09-09 | CLE | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-07 | CLE | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-09-06 | CLE | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 88 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
Tom Ragland: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tom Ragland debuted on April 5, 1971 and played a final game on September 29, 1973. Ragland played for the Washington Senators (1971), the Texas Rangers (1972), and the Cleveland Indians (1973). The bio lists Ragland as a second baseman who both batted and threw right-handed. Ragland is listed at 155 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The birth record reads June 16, 1946, in Talladega, AL, USA. The given name on file is Thomas Ragland.
Ragland's career batting table shows 102 games, 264 at bats and 61 hits, a .231 average, adding 14 RBI. The on-base percentage is .272 and the slugging percentage .273, for an OPS of .545. Over the seasons Ragland played, league hitters batted .250; the .231 career figure is 7.6% below that. The OPS comparison is .545 to a league .684, 20.3% below average. 1973 produced Ragland's most hits, 47 of them for the Cleveland Indians. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .257 in 1973, did not top the league's .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Ragland
- What years did Tom Ragland play?
- Tom Ragland played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1973.
- Was Tom Ragland a pitcher?
- No. Tom Ragland was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tom Ragland hit?
- Tom Ragland hit 0 career home runs with 61 hits.
- What teams did Tom Ragland play for?
- Tom Ragland played for 2 teams: the Texas Rangers (1971–1972) and the Cleveland Indians (1973).
- What were Tom Ragland's career stats?
- In 102 games, Tom Ragland had 61 hits, 14 RBI, 20 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .231 batting average.
- What position did Tom Ragland play?
- Tom Ragland played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom Ragland and how much did he weigh?
- Tom Ragland was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Tom Ragland's career batting average?
- Tom Ragland batted .231 over his career, with 61 hits in 264 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Ragland have?
- Tom Ragland drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Tom Ragland in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Ragland has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.