Don Ross, baseball player, 1938-1946

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 7
Third Base 261
Shortstop 20
Left Field 11
Right Field 104