Ron Lolich, baseball player, 1971-1973

Ron Lolich

Born: 9/19/1946 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-07-18 | Final Game: 1973-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ronald John Lolich

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Biography

Ron Lolich, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball primarily as a position player from 1971 until 1973. His career spanned a brief but impactful period, during which he appeared in 87 games. Lolich recorded a batting average of .211, hitting a total of 48 hits, including four home runs and driving in 23 runs. His contributions on the field, while modest in terms of raw statistics, reflected the competitive nature of the early 1970s, a time when players were beginning to adapt to the evolving dynamics of the game. Lolich's playing style was characterized by a strong defensive presence, with a focus on team-oriented play rather than individual statistics. Although he did not steal any bases during his career, his ability to contribute in key situations made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Despite his relatively short career, Ron Lolich's journey through the majors is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transformative era in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
87 228 20 48 9 0 4 23 0 11 49 0.211 0.246 0.303 0.548 -754.6

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.548 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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
1971 CHW AL 2 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1972 CLE AL 24 80 4 15 1 0 2 8 0 4 20 0.188 .243 (-23%) .310 (-28%) .353 (-22%) .664 (-25%) -327.7
1973 CLE AL 61 140 16 32 7 0 2 15 0 7 27 0.229 .256 (-11%) .325 (-18%) .378 (-15%) .703 (-17%) -426.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 56 46 78 3 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 CHA OF 2 2 1 0 0 0
1972 CLE OF 22 21 39 1 0 0
1973 CLE OF 32 23 38 2 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 12
Right Field 48
Designated Hitter 12