Jeff Ridgway
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2008)
Jeff Ridgway was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008 for the Tampa Bay Rays and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 2 seasons. Across 13 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 9.90 ERA and 8 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-09-17
- Last Game
- 2008-09-13
Full name: Jeffrey Allen Ridgway
Season-by-Season Pitching
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TBA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 189.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3.72 | 4.32 (+14%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 9.90 | — | 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.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TBA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | ATL | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (26 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 2.2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 20.25 |
| Away | 9 | 7.1 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6.14 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-13 | ATL | NYN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-09-13 | ATL | NYN | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-07 | ATL | WAS | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008-09-05 | ATL | WAS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-03 | ATL | MIA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-02 | ATL | MIA | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-19 | ATL | TEX | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-06-17 | ATL | TEX | — | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-06-12 | ATL | CHC | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-11 | ATL | CHC | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
Jeff Ridgway: the record in brief
September 17, 2007 and September 13, 2008 bracket Jeff Ridgway's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2007) and the Atlanta Braves (2008). At 6 feet, 3 inches and 210 pounds, Ridgway is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Ridgway threw left-handed and batted right-handed. The recorded birth is August 17, 1980, in Port Angeles, WA, USA. The given name on file is Jeffrey Allen Ridgway.
Ridgway's career pitching line is 1 win, 0 losses and a 9.90 ERA over 13 appearances. The totals include 8 strikeouts. Against a 4.40 league ERA for the same seasons, the 9.90 mark was 125.1% worse. In 2008, one of the busiest seasons, Ridgway posted a 3.72 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.32.
Retrosheet box scores cover 26 of Ridgway's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Ridgway, 13 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Ridgway's fielding totals are 2 putouts, 1 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Ridgway
- What years did Jeff Ridgway play?
- Jeff Ridgway played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008.
- Was Jeff Ridgway a pitcher?
- Yes. Jeff Ridgway pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 8 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jeff Ridgway play for?
- Jeff Ridgway played for 2 teams: the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2007) and the Atlanta Braves (2008).
- What were Jeff Ridgway's career stats?
- In 13 games, Jeff Ridgway went 1-0 with a 9.90 ERA, 8 strikeouts, and 10.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Jeff Ridgway play?
- Jeff Ridgway played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Ridgway and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Ridgway was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Jeff Ridgway's career ERA?
- Jeff Ridgway finished with a 9.90 career ERA, going 1-0 with 8 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jeff Ridgway have?
- Jeff Ridgway recorded 8 career strikeouts.
- Is Jeff Ridgway in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Ridgway has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.