Jimmy Ring
Born: 2/15/1895 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 7/6/1965 in Breezy Point, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1917-04-13 | Final Game: 1928-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: James Joseph Ring
Biography
Jimmy Ring was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1917 to 1928. Born in 1895, he made his mark in the Major Leagues during a transitional era in baseball, bridging the gap between the deadball era and the more offensive-minded games of the late 1920s. Ring played for several teams throughout his career, including the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies, and he became known for his durability on the mound and his effective pitching style.
Over the course of his career, Ring compiled a record of 118 wins and 149 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.12. He struck out a total of 835 batters and recorded 11 saves, showcasing his ability both as a starter and in relief roles. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Ring's contributions to the game during a significant period in baseball history remain noteworthy, reflecting the evolving strategies and styles of pitching in the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 149 | 389 | 294 | 154 | 9 | 11 | 2354.3 | 2545 | 1079 | 104 | 953 | 835 | 4.12 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | CIN | NL | 3 | 7 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 88.0 | 90 | 43 | 35 | 33 | 4.40 | -791.2 |
| 1918 | CIN | NL | 9 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 142.3 | 130 | 45 | 48 | 26 | 2.85 | -2321.5 |
| 1919 | CIN | NL | 10 | 9 | 32 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 183.0 | 150 | 46 | 51 | 61 | 2.26 | 1366.4 |
| 1920 | CIN | NL | 17 | 16 | 42 | 33 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 266.7 | 268 | 105 | 92 | 73 | 3.54 | -216.9 |
| 1921 | PHI | NL | 10 | 19 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 246.0 | 258 | 116 | 88 | 88 | 4.24 | 562.2 |
| 1922 | PHI | NL | 12 | 18 | 40 | 33 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 249.3 | 292 | 127 | 103 | 116 | 4.58 | -1845.5 |
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 18 | 16 | 39 | 36 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 304.3 | 336 | 131 | 115 | 112 | 3.87 | 748.7 |
| 1924 | PHI | NL | 10 | 12 | 32 | 31 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 215.3 | 236 | 95 | 108 | 72 | 3.97 | -2414.3 |
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 14 | 16 | 38 | 37 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 270.0 | 325 | 131 | 119 | 93 | 4.37 | -709.0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 11 | 10 | 39 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 183.3 | 207 | 93 | 74 | 76 | 4.57 | -1156.4 |
| 1927 | STL | NL | 0 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 39 | 24 | 17 | 13 | 6.55 | - |
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 4 | 17 | 35 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 173.0 | 214 | 123 | 103 | 72 | 6.40 | -4185.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391 | 817 | 59 | 120 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 57 | 2 | 17 | 288 | 0.147 | 0.167 | 0.192 | 0.359 | -6954.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | CIN | NL | 24 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | CIN | NL | 21 | 50 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.120 | -434.6 |
| 1919 | CIN | NL | 32 | 62 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.097 | -660.2 |
| 1920 | CIN | NL | 42 | 96 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 0.198 | -554.1 |
| 1921 | PHI | NL | 34 | 83 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 0.145 | -773.8 |
| 1922 | PHI | NL | 40 | 88 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0.148 | -819.2 |
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 41 | 113 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 0.106 | -1247.0 |
| 1924 | PHI | NL | 32 | 74 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.230 | -333.1 |
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 38 | 101 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 0.109 | -1092.3 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 39 | 56 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0.143 | -534.3 |
| 1927 | STL | NL | 13 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 35 | 60 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0.183 | -505.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WS | CIN | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 14.0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0.64 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WS | CIN | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 14.0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0.64 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 389 | 0 | 78 | 659 | 25 | 30 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | CIN | P | 24 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918 | CIN | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 3 | 1 |
| 1919 | CIN | P | 32 | 0 | 7 | 64 | 0 | 5 |
| 1920 | CIN | P | 42 | 0 | 10 | 80 | 3 | 2 |
| 1921 | PHI | P | 34 | 0 | 6 | 76 | 3 | 4 |
| 1922 | PHI | P | 40 | 0 | 6 | 75 | 3 | 4 |
| 1923 | PHI | P | 39 | 0 | 11 | 83 | 2 | 2 |
| 1924 | PHI | P | 32 | 0 | 10 | 61 | 3 | 4 |
| 1925 | PHI | P | 38 | 0 | 11 | 71 | 4 | 3 |
| 1926 | NY1 | P | 39 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 2 | 3 |
| 1927 | SLN | P | 13 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1928 | PHI | P | 35 | 0 | 6 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 389 |