Ray Rippelmeyer

Born: 7/9/1933 in Valmeyer, IL, USA

Died: 9/9/2022 in Waterloo, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-14 | Final Game: 1962-07-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Raymond Roy Rippelmeyer

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Biography

Ray Rippelmeyer was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1962 to 1962. Born in 1933, Rippelmeyer made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning, moving away from the dominant pitching of the 1960s into a more offensive era later in the decade. Throughout his brief career, he played a total of 34 games, finishing with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.49 over his appearances. Rippelmeyer recorded 17 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. While his major league tenure was relatively short, he contributed to the teams he played for at a time when pitchers were expected to navigate the challenges posed by an evolving offensive landscape. Despite the limited statistics, Rippelmeyer’s journey reflects the experiences of many players who competed during an era of change in baseball, highlighting the resilience and dedication required to succeed at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	18	1	0	0	0	39.3	47	24	7	17	17	5.49	0

Career ERA 5.49 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 38.8% 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
1962	WS2	AL	1	2	18	1	0	0	0	39.3	47	24	17	17	5.49	3.96 (-39%)	-1395.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	6	2	3	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0.500	0.500	1.167	1.667	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +94.0% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +53.3% above league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +196.6% above league average.

Career OPS 1.667 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +131.7% above 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
1962	WS2	AL	18	6	2	3	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	1	3	15	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	WS2	P	18	1	3	15	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Southern Illinois University Carbondale	Carbondale	IL	1952, 1953