Ralph Mattis, baseball player, 1914-1914

Ralph Mattis

Born: 8/24/1890 in Roxborough, PA, USA

Died: 9/13/1960 in Williamsport, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-22 | Final Game: 1914-10-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs

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Biography

Ralph Mattis was born in 1890 and played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period in 1914. His career in the big leagues spanned from April 22 to October 9 of that year, during which he participated in 36 games. Mattis recorded 21 hits, achieving a batting average of .247. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 8 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Playing in the early 20th century, Mattis was part of a baseball landscape that was transitioning from the Deadball Era to a more offensive style of play. Though his time in the majors was short, his performance reflected the gritty determination and competitive spirit of players during that time. His contributions to the game, albeit modest in statistical terms, were part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, highlighting the persistence of many players who sought to make their mark in a challenging and evolving sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 85 14 21 4 1 0 8 2 9 11 0.247 0.326 0.318 0.644 -23.4

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — near 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
1914 PTF FL 36 85 14 21 4 1 0 8 2 9 11 0.247 .255 (-3%) .322 (+1%) .339 (-6%) .661 (-3%) -23.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 24 0 39 6 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 PTF OF 24 0 39 6 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 13
Right Field 11