Ralph Jefferson

Born: 7/7/1895 in Hearne, TX, USA

Bats: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 171 lbs

Full name: Ralph Tennyson Jefferson

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Biography

Ralph Jefferson, born in 1895, is an active professional baseball player known for his contributions as a position player. Throughout his career, he has appeared in 90 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with 83 hits and a batting average of .25. Jefferson has demonstrated his ability to drive in runs, accumulating 34 RBIs, and has also displayed speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases. His lone home run highlights his capability to contribute power at key moments. Jefferson's playing style is marked by a blend of consistent hitting and strategic base running, making him a valuable asset to his team. As he continues his career, Jefferson remains a part of the evolving landscape of modern baseball, where the emphasis on analytics and on-base percentage is reshaping how players are evaluated. His journey reflects the ongoing challenges and triumphs of a player navigating the complexities of today’s game while contributing to his team's success.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
90	332	40	83	7	4	1	34	4	19	1	0.250	0.297	0.304	0.601	-738.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 17.0% 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
1920	ABC	NNL	48	174	15	45	3	2	0	18	2	7	0	0.259	.271 (-5%)	.331 (-13%)	.363 (-18%)	.694 (-16%)	-474.6
1921	ABC	NNL	34	131	22	34	4	2	0	14	2	10	1	0.260	.286 (-9%)	.344 (-5%)	.395 (-19%)	.739 (-13%)	-263.4
1921	BRG	EAS	4	18	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	-263.4
1921	AC	EAS	3	9	1	1	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	-263.4
1924	CSE	ECL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	4	3	0	3	1	20.25	0

Career ERA 20.25 vs. league average 3.45 across their career seasons — 487.7% 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
1920	ABC	NNL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	4	3	3	1	20.25	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	93	86	125	15	14	4
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	ABC	OF	51	46	70	4	4	0
1920	ABC	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1921	ABC	OF	34	32	50	10	9	3
1921	BRG	OF	4	4	2	0	0	0
1921	AC	OF	3	3	3	1	0	1
1924	CSE	OF	1	1	0	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Left Field	22
Center Field	22
Right Field	49