Ron Locke

Born: 4/4/1939 in Wakefield, RI, USA

Died: 12/13/2024 in Richmond, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-23 | Final Game: 1964-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Ronald Thomas Locke

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Biography

Ron Locke was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the 1964 season. Born in 1939, Locke made his mark in a brief yet notable career that spanned from April 23 to October 4, 1964. He was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and his ability to challenge hitters with a solid pitching repertoire. Locke's career statistics reflect his performance during this time, as he finished with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.48, showcasing his potential as a reliable arm in the bullpen. Locke's contributions to the game were particularly significant during an era characterized by a mix of emerging talents and established stars. With a total of 17 strikeouts over the course of his career, he demonstrated the ability to overpower batters at times, even if he did not achieve extensive notoriety. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher during a transformative period in baseball history—marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive game—underscored the variety of pitching styles that teams sought to employ. Ron Locke remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his brief yet impactful stint in the major leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	25	3	0	0	0	41.3	46	16	3	22	17	3.48	0

Career ERA 3.48 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — near 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
1964	NYN	NL	1	2	25	3	0	0	0	41.3	46	16	22	17	3.48	3.58 (+3%)	-849.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1964	NYN	NL	25	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	25	3	2	8	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	NYN	P	25	3	2	8	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	25