Ross Baumgarten, baseball player, 1978-1982

Ross Baumgarten

Born: 5/27/1955 in Highland Park, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-08-16 | Final Game: 1982-08-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Ross Baumgarten was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1978 to 1982. Born in 1955, Baumgarten made his mark in the Major Leagues during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the emergence of more specialized roles for pitchers. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 22-36 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0. Throughout his time on the mound, he showcased his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 222 strikeouts, although he did not register any saves. Baumgarten's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the late 1970s and early 1980s, a time when baseball was evolving with a greater emphasis on pitching depth and strategy. While his win total may not have placed him among the elite of his era, his contributions to the teams he played for demonstrated his resilience and dedication to the game. His career, while brief, remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball during that dynamic period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 36 90 84 10 6 0 495.3 492 220 43 211 222 4.00 0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1978 CHW AL 2 2 7 4 1 1 0 23.0 29 15 9 15 5.87 3.69 (-59%) -
1979 CHW AL 13 8 28 28 4 3 0 190.7 175 75 83 72 3.54 4.00 (+12%) -
1980 CHW AL 2 12 24 23 3 1 0 136.0 127 52 52 66 3.44 3.84 (+10%) -
1981 CHW AL 5 9 19 19 2 1 0 101.7 101 46 40 52 4.07 3.58 (-14%) -
1982 PIT NL 0 5 12 10 0 0 0 44.0 60 32 27 17 6.55 3.86 (-69%) -897.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
92 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.083 0.083 0.083 0.167 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 68.1% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 74.4% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 78.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 76.5% 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
1978 CHW AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 CHW AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 CHW AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 CHW AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 PIT NL 12 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 90 84 28 85 2 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 CHA P 7 4 0 2 0 0
1979 CHA P 28 28 14 28 1 1
1980 CHA P 24 23 5 31 1 3
1981 CHA P 19 19 7 16 0 1
1982 PIT P 12 10 2 8 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 90
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Florida Gainesville FL 1977
Florida Southern College Lakeland FL 1974
Palm Beach Community College Lake Worth FL 1975

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1979 Rookie of the Year AL 4th 3.0 28 3