Ron Theobald
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1971-1972)
Ron Theobald was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1972 for the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 2 seasons. In 251 career games, he hit .248 with 193 hits, 2 home runs, and 42 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 165 lb
- Died
- 4/15/2016 in Walnut Creek, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1971-04-12
- Last Game
- 1972-10-04
Full name: Ronald Merrill Theobald
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 779 | 95 | 193 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 11 | 106 | 77 | .248 | .342 | .290 | .632 | -319 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .342 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.
Career SLG .290 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.
Career OPS .632 vs. league average .673 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | ML4 | AL | 126 | 388 | 50 | 107 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 11 | 38 | 39 | .276 | .249 (+11%) | .316 (+8%) | .365 (-11%) | .682 (-2%) | -50.3 |
| 1972 | ML4 | AL | 125 | 391 | 45 | 86 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 68 | 38 | .220 | .243 (-10%) | .310 (+10%) | .353 (-28%) | .664 (-10%) | -269.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 251 | 779 | 95 | 193 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 11 | 106 | 77 | .248 | — | — | — | — | -319 | ||
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 (251 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 131 | 398 | 52 | 100 | 0 | 18 | .251 |
| Away | 120 | 381 | 43 | 93 | 2 | 24 | .244 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-10-04 | MIL | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972-10-03 | MIL | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972-10-02 | MIL | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972-10-01 | MIL | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972-09-30 | MIL | DET | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-29 | MIL | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972-09-27 | MIL | BOS | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972-09-26 | MIL | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1972-09-24 | MIL | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-23 | MIL | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 224 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1963 |
| Contra Costa College | San Pablo | CA | 1962 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Theobald
- What years did Ron Theobald play?
- Ron Theobald played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1972.
- Was Ron Theobald a pitcher?
- No. Ron Theobald was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ron Theobald hit?
- Ron Theobald hit 2 career home runs with 193 hits.
- What was Ron Theobald's career batting average?
- Ron Theobald batted .248 over his career, with 193 hits in 779 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ron Theobald have?
- Ron Theobald drove in 42 runs in his career.
- Is Ron Theobald in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ron Theobald has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.