Jeff Ransom
Born: 11/11/1960 in Fresno, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-09-05 | Final Game: 1983-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Dean Ransom
Biography
Jeff Ransom was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who played in the major leagues from 1981 to 1983. Primarily a position player, Ransom's career spanned a brief period during a time when the game was transitioning into a more power-oriented era. Throughout his career, he appeared in 26 games, accumulating 15 hits and finishing with a batting average of .19. He contributed with 1 home run and 6 runs batted in, though he did not record any stolen bases.
Ransom's time in the majors was marked by his determination and enthusiasm for the game, despite the limited opportunities he faced on the field. His role as a player during this era provided a glimpse into the evolving nature of baseball, where players were increasingly challenged by the rising prominence of specialized roles and the growing emphasis on offensive production. After concluding his career on October 2, 1983, Ransom left behind a legacy reflective of the dedication required to compete at the highest level, even if his statistical footprint in the game was modest.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 79 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 0.190 | 0.286 | 0.241 | 0.526 | -289.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SFG | NL | 5 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | SFG | NL | 15 | 44 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0.159 | -289.5 |
| 1983 | SFG | NL | 6 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 25 | 22 | 131 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SFN | C | 5 | 3 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | SFN | C | 14 | 13 | 71 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | SFN | C | 6 | 6 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 25 |