Ralph Beard

Born: 2/11/1929 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 2/10/2003 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-06-29 | Final Game: 1954-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Ralph William Beard

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Biography

Ralph Beard was a professional baseball player born in 1929, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career spanning from June 29, 1954, to September 9, 1954. As a position player, Beard competed in 13 games, primarily serving as a testament to the challenges many athletes faced in the highly competitive environment of the mid-1950s. His time in the league was marked by a modest offensive output, where he recorded just 1 hit in 17 at-bats, yielding a batting average of .059. Throughout his tenure, he did not achieve any home runs or RBIs, nor did he steal any bases. Though Beard's playing career was short-lived, it reflected the realities of a period in baseball characterized by intense competition and the emergence of numerous talented players vying for limited roster spots. His journey through the majors stands as a reminder of the numerous players who contributed to the game, even if only for a fleeting moment. After his time in MLB, Beard's legacy remained rooted in the history of the sport, highlighting the importance of every player who donned a major league uniform, regardless of their statistical achievements.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	4	13	10	0	0	0	58.0	62	24	2	28	17	3.72	0

Career ERA 3.72 vs. league average 3.90 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
1954	STL	NL	0	4	13	10	0	0	0	58.0	62	24	28	17	3.72	3.90 (+4%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	17	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0.059	0.111	0.059	0.170	0.0

Career AVG .059 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 77.5% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 66.6% below league average.

Career SLG .059 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 84.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.170 vs. league average 0.723 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
1954	STL	NL	13	17	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	13	10	0	8	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1954	SLN	P	13	10	0	8	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13