Ralph Hamner

Born: 9/12/1916 in Gibsland, LA, USA

Died: 5/22/2001 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-04-28 | Final Game: 1949-05-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Ralph Conant Hamner

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Biography

Ralph Hamner was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1946 to 1949. Born in 1916, Hamner's career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a time when the sport was beginning to see a resurgence in popularity and competitiveness. Throughout his time in the league, he played for a brief but notable span, finishing with a record of 8-20 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.58. Hamner contributed to his teams with 99 strikeouts and secured 1 save, showcasing his capabilities on the mound during a transformative period in baseball history. Hamner's career coincided with the emergence of new pitching styles and strategies as teams adapted to the changing dynamics of the game. Although his win-loss record may not reflect a long-lasting legacy, his presence on the field during the late 1940s contributed to the evolving narrative of Major League Baseball as it began to integrate and expand. His experiences and performances added depth to the rich tapestry of the sport during an era characterized by both challenge and opportunity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	20	61	28	8	0	1	220.0	236	112	15	132	99	4.58	0

Career ERA 4.58 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 16.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1946	CHW	AL	2	7	25	7	1	1	71.3	80	35	39	29	4.42	3.59 (-23%)	-
1947	CHC	NL	1	2	3	3	2	0	25.0	24	7	16	14	2.52	3.97 (+37%)	-
1948	CHC	NL	5	9	27	17	5	0	111.3	110	58	69	53	4.69	4.10 (-14%)	-
1949	CHC	NL	0	2	6	1	0	0	12.3	22	12	8	3	8.76	4.12 (-113%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
61	61	2	10	2	0	1	7	0	1	23	0.164	0.177	0.246	0.423	0.0

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career OBP .177 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 47.4% below league average.

Career SLG .246 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.423 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1946	CHW	AL	25	18	1	3	1	0	2	1	7	0.167	—	—	—	—
1947	CHC	NL	3	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	0.125	—	—	—	—
1948	CHC	NL	27	33	1	6	1	1	5	0	12	0.182	—	—	—	—
1949	CHC	NL	6	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—