Ron Stillwell, baseball player, 1961-1962

Ron Stillwell

Born: 12/3/1939 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 1/25/2016 in Poway, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-07-03 | Final Game: 1962-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Ronald Roy Stillwell

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Biography

Ron Stillwell, born in 1939, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from July 3, 1961, to September 30, 1962. Primarily serving as a position player, Stillwell played a total of 14 games at the highest level. His tenure in the majors occurred during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to embrace more athleticism and power hitting, although Stillwell's contributions were more modest in nature. Over the course of his career, Stillwell recorded 8 hits in 38 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .211. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 3 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to the team's offensive efforts despite limited playing time. He did not attempt any stolen bases, indicating a playing style that was more focused on contact and situational hitting rather than speed on the base paths. Though his major league career was short-lived, Stillwell's journey reflects the experiences of many players who aspired to make an impact in a highly competitive era of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 38 8 8 1 0 0 3 0 3 6 0.211 0.268 0.237 0.505 0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career SLG .237 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.505 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 30.2% below 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
1961 WS2 AL 8 16 3 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1962 WS2 AL 6 22 5 6 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 6 16 12 0 3
SS 6 5 4 9 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 WS2 SS 5 5 4 9 1 4
1962 WS2 2B 6 6 16 12 0 3
1962 WS2 SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Shortstop 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1959, 1960, 1961