Ralph McLeod, baseball player, 1938-1938

Ralph McLeod

Born: 10/19/1916 in West Quincy, MA, USA

Died: 4/27/2007 in Weymouth, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-09-14 | Final Game: 1938-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Ralph Alton McLeod

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Biography

Ralph McLeod, born in 1916, was a position player whose brief Major League Baseball career spanned the 1938 season. Playing in a total of six games, McLeod showcased his skills at the highest level, finishing his stint with a batting average of .286. Despite the limited opportunities, he managed to record two hits during his time in the league, although he did not contribute any home runs or RBIs to his team's efforts. McLeod's playing career occurred during a time of significant change in baseball, shortly before the outbreak of World War II. The late 1930s were characterized by a competitive landscape that included both established stars and emerging talent. While McLeod's time in the majors was brief, his participation during this era highlights the diverse range of players who sought to make their mark in the sport, echoing the spirit of ambition that defined American baseball during the pre-war years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 7 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.286 0.286 0.429 0.714 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.734 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
1938 BSN NL 6 7 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 BSN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1