Bill Ramsey, baseball player, 1945-1945

Bill Ramsey

Born: 2/20/1920 in Osceola, AR, USA

Died: 1/4/2008 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-19 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Thrace Ramsey

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Biography

Bill Ramsey was a professional baseball player born in 1920, who played as a position player in the Major Leagues during a brief yet notable career from 1945. He made his mark in the league during a transitional period just after World War II, when baseball was regaining momentum and drawing fans back to the ballparks. Over the course of his career, Ramsey participated in 78 games, showcasing his skills primarily with a bat that yielded a .292 batting average. His offensive contributions included 40 hits, 1 home run, and 12 RBIs, reflecting a solid performance during his time on the field. Ramsey's playing style was characterized by his ability to make consistent contact, as demonstrated by his batting average, which placed him above the league average of the era. He also displayed some speed on the bases, finishing his career with 1 stolen base. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, his contributions were part of a larger narrative of baseball's resurgence in the post-war years, as the sport began to evolve and attract a new generation of fans. Bill Ramsey's legacy, while not extensively highlighted in the annals of baseball history, offers a glimpse into the lives of players who contributed to the game during a pivotal time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
78 137 16 40 8 0 1 12 1 4 22 0.292 0.326 0.372 0.699 28.0

Career AVG .292 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — near 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
1945 BSN NL 78 137 16 40 8 0 1 12 1 4 22 0.292 .260 (+12%) .328 (-1%) .354 (+5%) .683 (+2%) 28.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 43 0 78 1 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 BSN OF 43 0 78 1 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 30
Center Field 13

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Florida Gainesville FL 1939, 1940