Ron Cash, baseball player, 1973-1974

Ron Cash

Born: 11/20/1949 in Atlanta, GA, USA

Died: 4/22/2009 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-04 | Final Game: 1974-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ronald Forrest Cash

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Biography

Ron Cash was a professional baseball player born in 1949, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period from 1973 to 1974. Primarily serving as a position player, Cash had a unique playing style characterized by his solid batting skills. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 34 games, and he showcased an impressive batting average of .297, accumulating 30 hits and driving in 11 runs, despite not hitting any home runs. His contributions at the plate reflected the offensive demands of the era, as he navigated through the early years of the post-expansion era in baseball, a time when many teams were still finding their identities in a rapidly evolving sport. Although his career in the majors was relatively short, Cash's performance demonstrated his ability to make impactful contributions when given the opportunity. With zero stolen bases recorded, his playing style leaned more towards consistent contact hitting rather than speed on the bases. Cash's time in the league remains a testament to the many players whose skills shone brightly for a fleeting moment, adding depth to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 101 14 30 3 1 0 11 0 5 16 0.297 0.324 0.347 0.671 -323.7

Career AVG .297 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +15.6% above league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — near 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
1973 DET AL 14 39 8 16 1 1 0 6 0 5 5 0.410 — — — — 0.0
1974 DET AL 20 62 6 14 2 0 0 5 0 0 11 0.226 .256 (-12%) .324 (-31%) .369 (-30%) .693 (-31%) -323.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 15 14 136 7 3 12
3B 10 7 8 11 1 0
OF 7 3 8 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 DET 3B 6 6 5 9 0 0
1973 DET OF 7 3 8 1 1 0
1974 DET 1B 15 14 136 7 3 12
1974 DET 3B 4 1 3 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 15
Third Base 10
Left Field 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton FL 1968, 1969
Florida State University Tallahassee FL 1970, 1971