Don Ross
Born: 7/16/1914 in Pasadena, CA, USA
Died: 3/28/1996 in Arcadia, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-04-19 | Final Game: 1946-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Donald Raymond Ross
Biography
Don Ross, born in 1914, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1938 to 1946. Primarily known as a position player, Ross made a significant impact over 498 games in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 390 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .262. Throughout his time in the league, he demonstrated consistent offensive capability, notching 12 home runs and driving in 162 runs batted in (RBIs). Ross was also a threat on the bases, finishing his career with 10 stolen bases.
Playing during a transformative period in baseball history that included the tail end of the Great Depression and World War II, Ross's contributions were vital to his teams. His ability to adapt to the evolving game and maintain a solid performance under varying circumstances underscored his role in the sport during these challenging years. Despite not being a household name, Ross's career remains a testament to the resilience and skill of players from that era.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.444 | 0.444 | 0.556 | 1.000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.444 | 0.444 | 0.556 | 1.000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 498 | 1488 | 129 | 390 | 63 | 4 | 12 | 162 | 10 | 166 | 70 | 0.262 | 0.338 | 0.334 | 0.672 | -671.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | DET | AL | 77 | 265 | 22 | 69 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 0.260 | -602.6 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 10 | 38 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0.289 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | DET | AL | 87 | 226 | 29 | 62 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 2 | 36 | 16 | 0.274 | 603.1 |
| 1943 | DET | AL | 89 | 247 | 19 | 66 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 0.267 | -137.2 |
| 1944 | DET | AL | 66 | 167 | 14 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 0.210 | -550.4 |
| 1945 | CLE | AL | 106 | 363 | 26 | 95 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 43 | 0 | 42 | 15 | 0.262 | -94.9 |
| 1945 | DET | AL | 8 | 29 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0.379 | -94.9 |
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 55 | 153 | 12 | 41 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 12 | 0.268 | 110.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 7 | 0 | 14 | 19 | 4 | 3 |
| 3B | 261 | 0 | 278 | 447 | 41 | 36 |
| OF | 115 | 0 | 207 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| SS | 20 | 0 | 30 | 45 | 4 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | DET | 3B | 75 | 0 | 90 | 157 | 14 | 15 |
| 1940 | BRO | 3B | 10 | 0 | 10 | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| 1942 | DET | 3B | 20 | 0 | 17 | 26 | 4 | 2 |
| 1942 | DET | OF | 38 | 0 | 77 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 1943 | DET | 2B | 7 | 0 | 14 | 19 | 4 | 3 |
| 1943 | DET | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | DET | SS | 18 | 0 | 29 | 41 | 4 | 7 |
| 1943 | DET | OF | 38 | 0 | 62 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | DET | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | DET | OF | 37 | 0 | 67 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1945 | CLE | 3B | 106 | 0 | 119 | 175 | 13 | 14 |
| 1945 | DET | 3B | 8 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946 | CLE | 3B | 41 | 0 | 35 | 50 | 5 | 5 |
| 1946 | CLE | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 261 |
| Shortstop | 20 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 104 |