Hank Ritter
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912-1916)
Hank Ritter was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1916 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Giants, a span of 5 seasons. Across 29 career appearances, he went 4-1 with a 3.96 ERA and 43 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 9/3/1964 in Akron, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-08-03
- Last Game
- 1916-09-27
Full name: William Herbert Ritter
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1.12 | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 58.1 | 66 | 30 | 15 | 35 | 4.63 | 2.90 (-60%) | -351.1 |
| 1916 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 4 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 77.1 | 78 | 34 | 24 | 43 | 3.96 | — | -351 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .100 | .100 | .100 | .200 | 0 |
Career AVG .100 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 60.8% below league average.
Career OBP .100 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.
Career SLG .100 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 70.5% below league average.
Career OPS .200 vs. league average .661 across their career seasons — 69.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | NY1 | NL | 23 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 31 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 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 (59 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .154 |
| Away | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 43.0 | 35 | 14 | 12 | 24 | 2.93 |
| Away | 15 | 34.1 | 43 | 21 | 13 | 19 | 5.50 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-27 | NY1 | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-16 | NY1 | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-04-15 | NY1 | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-21 | NY1 | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1915-09-17 | NY1 | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-14 | NY1 | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-08 | NY1 | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-01 | NY1 | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-08-25 | NY1 | PIT | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-08-18 | NY1 | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-27 | NY1 | STL | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-16 | NY1 | PIT | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-04-15 | NY1 | PHI | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1915-09-21 | NY1 | CHC | — | 7.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 1915-09-17 | NY1 | PIT | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-14 | NY1 | CIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-08 | NY1 | PHI | L | 3.1 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-09-01 | NY1 | PHI | SV | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 1915-08-25 | NY1 | PIT | — | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1915-08-18 | NY1 | CIN | — | 2.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniata College | Huntingdon | PA | 1910 |
Hank Ritter: the record in brief
According to the bio, Hank Ritter debuted on August 3, 1912 and played a final game on September 27, 1916. Ritter played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1912) and the New York Giants (1914 to 1916). Listed as a pitcher, Ritter threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 0 inches and 180 pounds. Ritter was born on October 12, 1893, in McCoysville, PA, USA. Ritter's death is recorded on September 3, 1964, in Akron, OH, USA. On the record, Hank Ritter was born William Herbert Ritter.
Ritter pitched in 29 games, starting 2, and finished with a 4-1 record and 3.96 ERA. The same table counts 43 strikeouts. Against a 2.97 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.96 mark was 33.1% worse. 1915 was Ritter's sharpest full season, a 4.63 ERA against the league's 2.90.
The position breakdown shows 29 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 2 putouts and 16 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hank Ritter
- What years did Hank Ritter play?
- Hank Ritter played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1916.
- Was Hank Ritter a pitcher?
- Yes. Hank Ritter pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 43 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Hank Ritter hit?
- Hank Ritter hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Hank Ritter play for?
- Hank Ritter played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1912) and the New York Giants (1914–1916).
- What were Hank Ritter's career stats?
- In 29 games, Hank Ritter went 4-1 with a 3.96 ERA, 43 strikeouts, 77.1 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Hank Ritter play?
- Hank Ritter played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hank Ritter and how much did he weigh?
- Hank Ritter was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What was Hank Ritter's career ERA?
- Hank Ritter finished with a 3.96 career ERA, going 4-1 with 43 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Hank Ritter have?
- Hank Ritter recorded 43 career strikeouts.
- Is Hank Ritter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hank Ritter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.