Joe Ranson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Joe Ranson was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Elites. In 9 career games, he hit .111 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 148 lb
- Died
- 7/1/1945 in South Bend, IN, USA
Full name: Joseph Alexander Ranson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .111 | .111 | .222 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .111 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 60.3% below league average.
Career OBP .111 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 67.9% below league average.
Career SLG .222 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — 54.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | CEL | NNL | 9 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 9 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 9 |
Joe Ranson: the record in brief
Joe Ranson's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. Ranson's only club in the season tables is the Cleveland Elites. Ranson played primarily as a catcher. Born on December 28, 1900, in New Orleans, LA, USA, Ranson was listed at 5-foot-8 and 148 pounds. Ranson died on July 1, 1945, in South Bend, IN, USA. Joe Ranson was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph Alexander.
Ranson collected 2 hits in 18 at bats across 9 games, good for a .111 batting average. Ranson's .111 average ran 60.3% below the .280 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Ranson's .333 stands 54.7% below the league's .736. Ranson's lone season row is 1926 with the Cleveland Elites: 9 games, 2 hits in 18 at bats.
Every defensive appearance on record for Ranson, 9 games, came at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Ranson
- Was Joe Ranson a pitcher?
- No. Joe Ranson was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Joe Ranson hit?
- Joe Ranson hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Joe Ranson play for?
- Joe Ranson played for one team, the Cleveland Elites (1926).
- What were Joe Ranson's career stats?
- In 9 games, Joe Ranson had 2 hits and 2 runs, with a .111 batting average.
- What position did Joe Ranson play?
- Joe Ranson played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Ranson and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Ranson was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 148 pounds.
- What was Joe Ranson's career batting average?
- Joe Ranson batted .111 over his career, with 2 hits in 18 at bats.
- Is Joe Ranson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Ranson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.