Ron Romanick
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1986)
Ron Romanick was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1986 for the California Angels, a span of 3 seasons. Across 82 career appearances, he went 31-29 with a 4.24 ERA and 189 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
- 6'4" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-04-05
- Last Game
- 1986-07-21
Full name: Ronald James Romanick
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CAL | AL | 12 | 12 | 33 | 33 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 229.2 | 240 | 96 | 61 | 87 | 3.76 | 3.81 (+1%) | -2012.7 |
| 1985 | CAL | AL | 14 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 195.0 | 210 | 89 | 62 | 64 | 4.11 | 3.89 (-5%) | -5280.4 |
| 1986 | CAL | AL | 5 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 106.1 | 124 | 65 | 44 | 38 | 5.50 | 3.97 (-38%) | -2431.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 31 | 29 | 82 | 82 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 531.0 | 574 | 250 | 167 | 189 | 4.24 | — | -9,724 | ||
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CAL | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CAL | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CAL | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 82 | 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 (164 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 45 | 297.2 | 325 | 133 | 91 | 102 | 4.02 |
| Away | 37 | 233.1 | 249 | 117 | 76 | 87 | 4.51 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-21 | LAA | MIL | L | 4.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-10 | LAA | BOS | — | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986-07-05 | LAA | TOR | L | 5.2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1986-06-29 | LAA | CLE | L | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986-06-24 | LAA | TEX | W | 7.0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-06-20 | LAA | KCR | W | 7.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-06-15 | LAA | KCR | L | 6.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1986-06-10 | LAA | CHW | L | 4.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-06-04 | LAA | NYY | L | 2.2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986-05-30 | LAA | BAL | L | 8.1 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 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 | 82 |
Salary History
Ron Romanick's recorded salaries total $571,500 over 2 seasons, 1985 to 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Romanick's career ran from 1984 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CAL | AL | $425,000 |
| 1985 | CAL | AL | $146,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $571,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1980 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 7th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Ron Romanick (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Ron Romanick: the record in brief
Ron Romanick's major league career runs from a debut on April 5, 1984 to a final game on July 21, 1986. All of the seasons listed were played for the California Angels. Romanick is listed as a pitcher at 6'4" and 195 pounds. Romanick batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 6, 1960, in Burley, ID, USA. The bio lists the given name Ronald James.
Across 82 games (82 starts), Romanick recorded 31 wins against 29 losses with a 4.24 ERA. Also on Romanick's record: 189 strikeouts and 15 complete games. Against a 3.89 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.24 mark was 8.9% worse. No season topped the 14 wins of 1985. 1984 produced Romanick's most strikeouts, 87. 1984 was Romanick's sharpest full season, a 3.76 ERA against the league's 3.81.
The position breakdown shows 82 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 41 putouts and 50 assists against 7 errors.
Romanick finished 7th in the 1984 Rookie of the Year voting, the best showing in the voting table.
Recorded salaries add up to $571,500, topping out at $425,000 in 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Romanick's career ran from 1984 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included. The college table lists Arizona State University in 1980. Romanick's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 164 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Romanick
- What years did Ron Romanick play?
- Ron Romanick played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1986.
- Was Ron Romanick a pitcher?
- Yes. Ron Romanick pitched in the major leagues, recording 31 wins and 189 strikeouts.
- What teams did Ron Romanick play for?
- Ron Romanick played for one team, the California Angels (1984–1986).
- What were Ron Romanick's career stats?
- In 82 games, Ron Romanick went 31-29 with a 4.24 ERA, 189 strikeouts, and 531.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Ron Romanick earn in his career?
- Ron Romanick's recorded salaries total $571,500 over 2 seasons, 1985 to 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Romanick's career ran from 1984 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Ron Romanick's salary?
- Ron Romanick's last recorded salary was $425,000, in 1986. His highest recorded salary was $425,000, in 1986, and his lowest was $146,500, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1986.
- What position did Ron Romanick play?
- Ron Romanick played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ron Romanick and how much did he weigh?
- Ron Romanick was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Ron Romanick's career ERA?
- Ron Romanick finished with a 4.24 career ERA, going 31-29 with 189 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ron Romanick have?
- Ron Romanick recorded 189 career strikeouts.
- Is Ron Romanick in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ron Romanick has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.