Jimmy Ring, baseball player, 1917-1928

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 389