Ralph Brickner

Born: 5/2/1925 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 5/9/1994 in Bridgetown, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-05-04 | Final Game: 1952-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Ralph Harold Brickner

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Biography

Ralph Brickner was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief but impactful period in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. Born in 1925, Brickner made his mark in the league from May 4, 1952, to September 17, 1952. Throughout his time on the mound, he showcased a commendable record of 3 wins and 1 loss, complemented by an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.18. His ability to control the game was evident not only in his ERA but also in his strikeout tally of 9 and a single save, underscoring his effectiveness as a late-inning reliever. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Brickner's contributions came at a time when the sport was evolving, moving away from the deadball era dynamics toward a more offense-driven game. Despite the brevity of his career, Brickner’s performance left an indelible mark on the teams he played for, reflecting the competitive spirit and skill present in the league at the time. His legacy is preserved in the annals of baseball history, remembered for his contributions on the mound and his role in a pivotal era of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	1	14	1	0	0	1	33.0	32	8	1	11	9	2.18	0

Career ERA 2.18 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — 41.1% better than 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
1952	BOS	AL	3	1	14	1	0	0	1	33.0	32	8	11	9	2.18	3.70 (+41%)	385.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	8	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	0.250	0.375	0.625	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.625 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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
1952	BOS	AL	14	8	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	14	0	2	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	BOS	P	14	0	2	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Indiana University-Bloomington	Bloomington	IN	1946, 1947