Pelham Ballenger

Born: 2/6/1894 in Gilreath Mill, SC, USA

Died: 12/8/1948 in Gantt, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-05-07 | Final Game: 1928-05-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Pelham Ashby Ballenger

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Biography

Pelham Ballenger, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose brief career spanned a mere five days in May 1928. Despite playing in only three games at the Major League level, Ballenger's journey to the big leagues was emblematic of the challenges faced by many players during the early years of the sport, when opportunities were often limited and competition was fierce. Ballenger, primarily a position player, recorded one hit in his limited appearances, culminating in a batting average of .111. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, nor did he register any stolen bases. His time in the spotlight was fleeting, yet it reflects an era when many aspiring athletes sought their dreams in a rapidly evolving game. Ballenger's legacy, though modest in statistical terms, serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their time in the limelight was brief.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.111	0.111	0.111	0.222	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 67.6% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 71.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 69.9% 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
1928	WSN	AL	3	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	3	0	1	8	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1928	WS1	3B	3	0	1	8	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	3