Ron Washington
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1989)
Ron Washington was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1989 for 5 teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 13 seasons. In 564 career games, he hit .261 with 414 hits, 20 home runs, and 146 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 155 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-09-10
- Last Game
- 1989-07-07
Full name: Ronald Washington
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 564 | 1,586 | 190 | 414 | 65 | 22 | 20 | 146 | 28 | 65 | 266 | .261 | .292 | .368 | .659 | -2,144 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career SLG .368 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.
Career OPS .659 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | LAN | NL | 10 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .368 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 28 | 84 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | .226 | .255 (-12%) | .320 (-16%) | .368 (-22%) | .688 (-19%) | -251.8 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 119 | 451 | 48 | 122 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 39 | 3 | 14 | 79 | .271 | .261 (+4%) | .324 (-10%) | .388 (-5%) | .712 (-8%) | -649.5 |
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 99 | 317 | 28 | 78 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 10 | 22 | 50 | .246 | .260 (-6%) | .324 (-9%) | .389 (-17%) | .714 (-13%) | -642.5 |
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 88 | 197 | 25 | 58 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 31 | .294 | .259 (+13%) | .322 (-5%) | .384 (+16%) | .707 (+7%) | 107.6 |
| 1985 | MIN | AL | 70 | 135 | 24 | 37 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 15 | .274 | .257 (+7%) | .323 (-5%) | .390 (+2%) | .714 (-1%) | -77.7 |
| 1986 | MIN | AL | 48 | 74 | 15 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 21 | .257 | .257 (avg) | .325 (-15%) | .395 (+16%) | .720 (+2%) | -15.0 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 26 | 79 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .203 | .262 (-23%) | .331 (-36%) | .415 (-27%) | .746 (-31%) | -417.1 |
| 1988 | CLE | AL | 69 | 223 | 30 | 57 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 3 | 9 | 35 | .256 | .254 (+1%) | .317 (-6%) | .377 (-4%) | .695 (-5%) | -197.9 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 564 | 1,586 | 190 | 414 | 65 | 22 | 20 | 146 | 28 | 65 | 266 | .261 | — | — | — | — | -2,144 | ||
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 (564 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 273 | 726 | 98 | 187 | 12 | 72 | .258 |
| Away | 291 | 860 | 92 | 227 | 8 | 74 | .264 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-07 | HOU | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-03 | HOU | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-07-02 | HOU | WSN | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-06-27 | HOU | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-25 | HOU | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-20 | HOU | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-06-15 | HOU | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-10-02 | CLE | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-10-01 | CLE | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1988-09-29 | CLE | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 111 | 73 | 159 | 213 | 12 | 42 |
| 3B | 43 | 29 | 26 | 76 | 2 | 8 |
| OF | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 372 | 269 | 474 | 778 | 55 | 159 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | LAN | SS | 10 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 2 |
| 1981 | MIN | OF | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | MIN | SS | 26 | 26 | 58 | 79 | 7 | 19 |
| 1982 | MIN | 2B | 37 | 32 | 74 | 82 | 4 | 20 |
| 1982 | MIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | MIN | SS | 91 | 74 | 127 | 186 | 9 | 38 |
| 1983 | MIN | 2B | 14 | 12 | 19 | 39 | 2 | 5 |
| 1983 | MIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | MIN | SS | 81 | 73 | 121 | 204 | 13 | 49 |
| 1984 | MIN | 2B | 9 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 5 |
| 1984 | MIN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | MIN | SS | 71 | 35 | 60 | 114 | 4 | 19 |
| 1985 | MIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | MIN | 2B | 24 | 15 | 31 | 50 | 4 | 8 |
| 1985 | MIN | 3B | 7 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | MIN | SS | 31 | 10 | 20 | 38 | 3 | 5 |
| 1986 | MIN | 2B | 16 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| 1986 | MIN | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 | MIN | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | BAL | 2B | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | BAL | 3B | 20 | 16 | 15 | 40 | 0 | 3 |
| 1987 | BAL | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | BAL | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | CLE | 2B | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | CLE | 3B | 8 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 1988 | CLE | SS | 54 | 48 | 83 | 141 | 16 | 26 |
| 1989 | HOU | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | HOU | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 111 |
| Third Base | 43 |
| Shortstop | 373 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 30 |
Salary History
Ron Washington's recorded salaries total $85,000 over 1 season, in 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Washington's career ran from 1977 to 1989. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, 1988, and 1989.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BAL | AL | $85,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $85,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Ron Washington (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Ron Washington: the record in brief
Ron Washington's major league career runs from a debut on September 10, 1977 to a final game on July 7, 1989. The team column moves through the Los Angeles Dodgers (1977), the Minnesota Twins (1981 through 1986), the Baltimore Orioles (1987), the Cleveland Indians (1988), and the Houston Astros (1989). Born on April 29, 1952, in New Orleans, LA, USA, Washington is listed as a shortstop and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5'11" and 155 pounds. Ron Washington was the playing name; the full given name is Ronald.
In 564 games and 1,586 at bats, Washington batted .261 with 414 hits, along with 20 homers, 146 runs batted in, and 28 stolen bases. Washington got on base at a .292 rate and slugged .368 (.659 OPS). Against a .259 league average for those years, Washington's .261 average was near the norm. By OPS the gap is 7.6% below league average (.659 against .713). Washington collected a career-high 122 hits in 1982. 1982 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .271 against a league .261, a 4% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Washington
- What years did Ron Washington play?
- Ron Washington played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1989.
- Was Ron Washington a pitcher?
- No. Ron Washington was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Ron Washington hit?
- Ron Washington hit 20 career home runs with 414 hits.
- What teams did Ron Washington play for?
- Ron Washington played for 5 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1977), the Minnesota Twins (1981–1986), the Baltimore Orioles (1987), the Cleveland Indians (1988), and the Houston Astros (1989).
- What were Ron Washington's career stats?
- In 564 games, Ron Washington had 414 hits, 20 home runs, 146 RBI, 190 runs, and 28 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average.
- How much did Ron Washington earn in his career?
- Ron Washington's recorded salaries total $85,000 over 1 season, in 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Washington's career ran from 1977 to 1989. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, 1988, and 1989.
- What was Ron Washington's salary?
- Ron Washington's recorded salary was $85,000 in 1987.
- What position did Ron Washington play?
- Ron Washington played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ron Washington and how much did he weigh?
- Ron Washington was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 155 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ron Washington hit each season?
- Ron Washington's home runs by season: 0 in 1977, 0 in 1981, 5 in 1982, 4 in 1983, 3 in 1984, 1 in 1985, 4 in 1986, 1 in 1987, 2 in 1988, and 0 in 1989. His most in one season was 5, in 1982.
- What was Ron Washington's career batting average?
- Ron Washington batted .261 over his career, with 414 hits in 1,586 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ron Washington have?
- Ron Washington drove in 146 runs in his career.
- Is Ron Washington in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ron Washington has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.