Ralph McLaurin

Born: 5/23/1885 in Kissimmee, FL, USA

Died: 2/11/1943 in McColl, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-09-05 | Final Game: 1908-10-04

Full name: Ralph Edgar McLaurin

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Biography

Ralph McLaurin was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who played in the major leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from September 5, 1908, to October 4, 1908, a brief period that saw him appear in a total of 8 games. As a position player, McLaurin showcased his skills primarily with the bat, finishing his short tenure with 5 hits and a batting average of .227. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the challenges of the era, which was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and speed rather than power. Though McLaurin's time in the majors was limited, he was part of a transitional period in baseball as the sport began to evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-driven game. His experience on the field, even in a small sample size, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the early 1900s. McLaurin's legacy, while understated, serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the sport in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	22	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.227	0.227	0.227	0.455	0.0

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.455 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — 24.9% 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
1908	STL	NL	8	22	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	6	4	14	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	SLN	OF	6	4	14	0	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	6