Ralph Kreitz, baseball player, 1911-1911

Ralph Kreitz

Born: 11/13/1885 in Plum Creek, NE, USA

Died: 7/20/1941 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-08-01 | Final Game: 1911-10-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ralph Wesley Kreitz

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Biography

Ralph Kreitz was a professional baseball player born in 1885, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from August 1, 1911, to October 8, 1911. During his time in the league, Kreitz played in a total of 7 games, where he recorded 4 hits and finished with a batting average of .235. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his contributions came during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive production. As a position player, Kreitz's time in the majors was short-lived, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His experience illustrates the competitive nature of the sport during the early 20th century, a time when many players fought for limited opportunities in a league that was expanding its reach and popularity. Despite the limited statistical impact of his career, Kreitz's dedication to the game reflects the spirit of countless players who contributed to the development of baseball during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 17 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.235 0.316 0.294 0.610 0.0

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1911 CHW AL 7 17 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.235 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 7 0 24 4 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 CHA C 7 0 24 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 7