Ralph Terry, baseball player, 1956-1967

Ralph Terry

Born: 1/9/1936 in Big Cabin, OK, USA

Died: 3/16/2022 in Larned, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-08-06 | Final Game: 1967-04-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Ralph Willard Terry

Biography

Ralph Terry was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1956 until 1967. Born in 1936, he made a significant mark in the game during a competitive era that bridged the late 1950s and early 1960s. Over his career, Terry compiled a record of 107 wins and 99 losses, with a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.62. He struck out 1,000 batters and recorded 11 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness on the mound. His performance in the postseason was particularly noteworthy, as he earned the World Series MVP award, highlighting his impact during critical moments. Terry was selected as an All-Star once during his career, reflecting his status among the elite pitchers of his time. Known for his composure and skill, he contributed to the success of his teams with a reliable pitching style that combined power and precision. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the emergence of new strategies and the increasing prominence of specialized roles. Ralph Terry's contributions to the game remain significant, solidifying his legacy as a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
107 99 338 257 75 20 11 1849.3 1748 744 216 446 1000 3.62 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
339 593 22 95 8 0 1 26 0 19 151 0.160 0.190 0.179 0.368 -3413.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.077

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1964 WS NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1963 WS NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1962 WS NYA 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.125
1961 WS NYA 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1960 WS NYA 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 4 9 6 0 46.0 41 15 6 31 2.93

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1964 WS NYA 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 2 0 0 3 0.00
1963 WS NYA 0 0 1 0 0 3.0 3 1 1 0 3.00
1962 WS NYA 2 1 3 3 0 25.0 17 5 2 16 1.80
1961 WS NYA 0 1 2 2 0 9.3 12 5 2 7 4.82
1960 WS NYA 0 2 2 1 0 6.7 7 4 1 5 5.40

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 338 257 150 235 13 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 338

Awards & Honors

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1962 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 19.0 280 0