Toad Ramsey
Born: 8/8/1864 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
Died: 3/27/1906 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1885-09-05 | Final Game: 1890-09-17
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Thomas H. Ramsey
Biography
Toad Ramsey, born in 1864, was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1885 until his retirement in 1890. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 113-124 and showcased a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.29. Ramsey's prowess on the mound was highlighted by his ability to strike out 1,515 batters, marking him as a significant figure in the pitching landscape of his era.
Competing during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to the more modern game, Ramsey's style was characterized by his ability to control the game with his pitching skills, though he did not record any saves throughout his career. His contributions on the field helped shape the early years of professional baseball, as he navigated a league that was still defining itself. Ramsey's legacy remains as a reflection of the evolving role of the pitcher and the competitive spirit of the late 19th century baseball scene.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 124 | 248 | 241 | 225 | 5 | 0 | 2100.7 | 1941 | 769 | 40 | 671 | 1515 | 3.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | LS2 | AA | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 79.0 | 44 | 17 | 28 | 83 | 1.94 | 1985.3 |
| 1886 | LS2 | AA | 38 | 27 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 3 | 0 | 588.7 | 447 | 160 | 207 | 499 | 2.45 | 13120.1 |
| 1887 | LS2 | AA | 37 | 27 | 65 | 64 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 561.0 | 544 | 214 | 167 | 355 | 3.43 | 15487.1 |
| 1888 | LS2 | AA | 8 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 342.3 | 362 | 130 | 86 | 228 | 3.42 | 4297.1 |
| 1889 | LS2 | AA | 1 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 140.0 | 175 | 87 | 71 | 60 | 5.59 | -1555.8 |
| 1889 | SL4 | AA | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 44 | 18 | 10 | 33 | 3.95 | 1792.5 |
| 1890 | SL4 | AA | 23 | 17 | 44 | 40 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 348.7 | 325 | 143 | 102 | 257 | 3.69 | 10593.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | 858 | 84 | 175 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 82 | 4 | 41 | 38 | 0.204 | 0.245 | 0.239 | 0.484 | -3520.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | LS2 | AA | 9 | 31 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.129 | 0.0 |
| 1886 | LS2 | AA | 67 | 241 | 29 | 58 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0.241 | -605.9 |
| 1887 | LS2 | AA | 65 | 225 | 19 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 0.191 | -1330.2 |
| 1888 | LS2 | AA | 42 | 142 | 12 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 0.120 | -906.8 |
| 1889 | LS2 | AA | 18 | 57 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0.263 | -163.5 |
| 1889 | SL4 | AA | 5 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.294 | -163.5 |
| 1890 | SL4 | AA | 44 | 145 | 17 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.228 | -514.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 248 | 0 | 44 | 280 | 107 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | LS2 | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| 1886 | LS2 | P | 67 | 0 | 14 | 78 | 23 | 1 |
| 1887 | LS2 | P | 65 | 0 | 7 | 72 | 31 | 0 |
| 1888 | LS2 | P | 40 | 0 | 8 | 57 | 18 | 1 |
| 1888 | LS2 | OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1889 | LS2 | P | 18 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 11 | 0 |
| 1889 | SL4 | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1890 | SL4 | P | 44 | 0 | 12 | 31 | 16 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 248 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 1 |