Willie Ramsdell
Born: 4/4/1916 in Williamsburg, KS, USA
Died: 10/8/1969 in Wichita, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1947-09-24 | Final Game: 1952-07-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: James Willard Ramsdell
Biography
Willie Ramsdell was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 until 1952. Born in 1916, Ramsdell made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the post-war years, where baseball began to regain its footing as America's pastime. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 24 wins and 39 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.83. His pitching prowess was highlighted by his ability to accumulate 240 strikeouts and secure 5 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness on the mound.
Ramsdell's playing style reflected the challenges of his time, as he navigated through a competitive landscape filled with emerging talents and established stars. While his win-loss record may not have been stellar, his ability to keep runs at bay contributed significantly to his teams' efforts during his tenure. As a retired player, Ramsdell's legacy remains a testament to the hard work and dedication of pitchers in the mid-20th century, a period that saw significant changes in the game of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 39 | 111 | 58 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 479.7 | 455 | 204 | 46 | 215 | 240 | 3.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | BRO | NL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BRO | NL | 4 | 4 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 50.3 | 48 | 29 | 41 | 34 | 5.19 | -1729.3 |
| 1950 | BRO | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2.84 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | CIN | NL | 7 | 12 | 27 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 157.3 | 151 | 65 | 75 | 83 | 3.72 | -175.3 |
| 1951 | CIN | NL | 9 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 196.0 | 204 | 88 | 70 | 88 | 4.04 | 361.6 |
| 1952 | CHC | NL | 2 | 3 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.0 | 41 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 2.42 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 141 | 5 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 35 | 0.156 | 0.201 | 0.170 | 0.372 | -812.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | BRO | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BRO | NL | 27 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | BRO | NL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | CIN | NL | 27 | 50 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | CIN | NL | 31 | 58 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.155 | -503.1 |
| 1952 | CHC | NL | 19 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 111 | 0 | 26 | 77 | 8 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | BRO | P | 27 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | BRO | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | CIN | P | 27 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951 | CIN | P | 31 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 3 | 3 |
| 1952 | CHN | P | 19 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 111 |