Ralph LaPointe

Born: 1/8/1922 in Winooski, VT, USA

Died: 9/13/1967 in Burlington, VT, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-15 | Final Game: 1948-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Raoul Robert LaPointe

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Biography

Ralph LaPointe was a professional baseball player born in 1922, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1940s. His career spanned from April 15, 1947, to September 29, 1948, during a transitional period in baseball marked by the integration of the sport and rising player abilities following World War II. LaPointe played primarily as a position player, appearing in 143 games, where he established himself as a consistent contributor to his team. Over the course of his brief career, LaPointe recorded 115 hits, with a batting average of .266. He showcased his versatility on the field, driving in 30 runs and hitting 1 home run, while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 9 stolen bases. Although his time in the Major Leagues was relatively short, LaPointe's contributions during this pivotal era helped shape the evolving landscape of baseball, reflecting the competitive spirit and talent of players emerging in the post-war years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
143	433	60	115	10	0	1	30	9	35	34	0.266	0.322	0.296	0.618	-1045.4

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .296 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.618 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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
1947	PHI	NL	56	211	33	65	7	0	1	15	8	17	15	0.308	.262 (+17%)	.336 (+8%)	.376 (-6%)	.712 (+1%)	61.0
1948	STL	NL	87	222	27	50	3	0	0	15	1	18	19	0.225	.263 (-15%)	.340 (-17%)	.379 (-37%)	.719 (-27%)	-1106.4