Ralph Caldwell

Born: 1/18/1884 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 8/5/1969 in West Trenton, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-09-10 | Final Game: 1905-07-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Ralph Grant Caldwell

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Biography

Ralph Caldwell, born in 1884, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, spanning from 1904 to 1909. His career, although brief, was marked by his participation in an era that was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive approach in baseball. Caldwell played primarily for several teams in the minor leagues, showcasing his talents during a time when pitching strategies were evolving and the game was becoming increasingly competitive. Caldwell finished his career with a record of 3-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.2, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during this period. He recorded a total of 59 strikeouts and earned one save, demonstrating his capability on the mound. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, his contributions to the game during its formative years are a testament to the dedication and resilience of players who laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	5	13	7	6	0	1	75.0	84	35	2	22	59	4.20	0

Career ERA 4.20 vs. league average 2.74 across their career seasons — 53.4% worse 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
1904	PHI	NL	2	2	6	5	5	0	0	41.0	40	19	15	30	4.17	2.66 (-57%)	148.3
1905	PHI	NL	1	3	7	2	1	0	1	34.0	44	16	7	29	4.24	2.82 (-50%)	630.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	33	3	8	0	0	0	3	0	1	3	0.242	0.265	0.242	0.507	0.0

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.507 vs. league average 0.626 across their career seasons — 19.0% 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
1904	PHI	NL	6	18	1	8	0	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.444	—	—	—	—	0.0
1905	PHI	NL	7	15	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	13	7	5	13	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	PHI	P	6	5	4	9	0	0
1905	PHI	P	7	2	1	4	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia	PA	1903, 1904