Jack Ridgway

Born: 7/23/1888 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/23/1928 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-05-20 | Final Game: 1914-06-16

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Jacob Augustus Ridgway

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Biography

Jack Ridgway was a professional baseball player born in 1888, who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from May 20, 1914, to June 16, 1914, during which he appeared in four games in Major League Baseball. Ridgway's tenure in the league was short-lived, and he finished his career without recording any hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .0. Despite the limited opportunities he had to showcase his skills on the field, Ridgway's journey reflects the challenges many players faced during this era, often marked by fierce competition and the ongoing evolution of the game. His experience in the majors, albeit brief, is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, each with their own unique story, even if their statistical impact was minimal.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	4	1	0	0	0	9.0	20	11	1	3	2	11.00	0

Career ERA 11.00 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — 275.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1914	BLF	FL	0	1	4	1	0	0	0	9.0	20	11	3	2	11.00	2.93 (-276%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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
1914	BLF	FL	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	3	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	BLF	P	4	0	0	3	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4