Ron Law

Born: 3/14/1946 in Hamilton, ON, CAN

Died: 7/5/1994 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-06-29 | Final Game: 1969-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Ronald David Law

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Biography

Ron Law was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues for a brief period in the late 1960s. Born in 1946, Law made his debut on June 29, 1969, showcasing his skills during a time when baseball was evolving both on and off the field. He played until September 30, 1969, for a total of 24 games in his career. Over that span, he recorded a win-loss record of 3-4 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.99. His ability to strike out batters was demonstrated by his 29 strikeouts, and he registered 1 save, contributing to his team's efforts during a competitive era of baseball. Law’s career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the emergence of new pitching styles and strategies. Despite a short tenure at the highest level, he left an imprint as a player who navigated the challenges of the game during a time of change. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, reflect the dedication and spirit of players who sought to carve out their place in the sport's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	4	35	1	0	0	1	52.3	68	29	2	34	29	4.99	0

Career ERA 4.99 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 38.0% 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
1969	CLE	AL	3	4	35	1	0	0	1	52.3	68	29	34	29	4.99	3.61 (-38%)	-460.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
35	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 58.5% 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
1969	CLE	AL	35	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	35	1	4	9	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	CLE	P	35	1	4	9	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	35