Ramon Monzant, baseball player, 1954-1960

Ramon Monzant

Born: 1/4/1933 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela

Died: 8/10/2001 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1954-07-02 | Final Game: 1960-04-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Ramon Segundo Monzant

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Biography

Ramon Monzant, born in 1933, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1954 until 1960. Known for his competitive nature on the mound, Monzant established himself in the major leagues during a period characterized by the transition from the post-war era into the more dynamic and diversified game of the late 1950s. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 16-21 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.38, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. Monzant's career included a total of 201 strikeouts and one save, reflecting his capability as a strikeout pitcher, though his overall win-loss record indicated challenges in consistently securing victories for his teams. His playing style combined a fierce competitive spirit with a tactical approach, which was essential during a time when pitchers were beginning to adapt to an increasingly powerful offensive game. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Monzant contributed to his teams and left a mark as a durable pitcher in the major leagues during his brief career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 21 106 32 8 1 1 316.7 330 154 43 134 201 4.38 0

Career ERA 4.38 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 12.4% worse than 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
1954 NY1 NL 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 7.7 8 4 11 5 4.70 — 0.0
1955 NY1 NL 4 8 28 12 3 0 0 94.7 98 42 43 54 3.99 4.00 (avg) -475.9
1956 NY1 NL 1 0 4 1 1 0 0 13.0 8 6 7 11 4.15 3.96 (-5%) -758.7
1957 NY1 NL 3 2 24 2 0 0 0 49.7 55 22 16 37 3.99 3.83 (-4%) 261.9
1958 SFG NL 8 11 43 16 4 1 1 150.7 160 79 57 93 4.72 3.86 (-22%) -
1960 SFG NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 1 0 1 9.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
110 89 9 14 0 0 0 2 0 3 26 0.157 0.183 0.157 0.340 0.0

Career AVG .157 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career OBP .183 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 44.3% below league average.

Career SLG .157 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 59.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.340 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 52.8% 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
1954 NY1 NL 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1955 NY1 NL 29 24 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1956 NY1 NL 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1957 NY1 NL 24 10 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1958 SFG NL 44 49 2 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 17 0.163 — — — — 0.0
1960 SFG NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 106 32 24 41 5 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 NY1 P 6 1 0 0 1 0
1955 NY1 P 28 12 7 10 2 0
1956 NY1 P 4 1 0 2 0 0
1957 NY1 P 24 2 1 2 0 0
1958 SFN P 43 16 16 26 2 4
1960 SFN P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 106