Ron Piche

Born: 5/22/1935 in Verdun, QC, CAN

Died: 2/3/2011 in Montreal, QC, CAN

MLB Debut: 1960-05-30 | Final Game: 1966-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Ronald Jacques Piche

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Biography

Ron Piche, born in 1935, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1960 to 1966. Piche played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the increasing importance of the relief pitcher and the evolution of pitching strategies. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 10-16, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.19. Demonstrating his capability on the mound, he struck out 157 batters and secured 12 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness in various game situations. Piche's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the era, as he navigated through the challenges of facing some of the league's most formidable hitters. While his overall record may not fully capture his contributions to his teams, Piche's role as a reliable option in the bullpen and his ability to deliver critical performances in key moments were vital to his teams' efforts during his tenure in the major leagues. His career remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to succeed as a pitcher in the evolving landscape of baseball during the 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
10	16	134	11	3	0	12	221.3	216	103	23	123	157	4.19	0

Career ERA 4.19 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — 13.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1960	ATL	NL	3	5	37	0	0	9	48.0	48	19	23	38	3.56	3.82 (+7%)	-
1961	ATL	NL	2	2	12	1	1	1	23.3	20	9	16	16	3.47	4.03 (+14%)	-
1962	ATL	NL	3	2	14	8	2	0	52.0	54	28	29	28	4.85	3.96 (-23%)	-
1963	ATL	NL	1	1	37	1	0	0	53.0	53	20	25	40	3.40	3.46 (+2%)	-
1965	LAA	AL	0	3	14	1	0	0	19.7	20	15	12	14	6.86	3.50 (-96%)	-
1966	STL	NL	1	3	20	0	0	2	25.3	21	12	18	21	4.26	3.52 (-21%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
136	42	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	3	26	0.024	0.089	0.024	0.113	0.0

Career AVG .024 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 90.5% below league average.

Career OBP .089 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 72.0% below league average.

Career SLG .024 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 93.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.113 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 83.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1960	ATL	NL	37	7	0	0	0	2	5	0.000	—	—	—	—
1961	ATL	NL	12	5	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1962	ATL	NL	16	18	1	1	2	1	12	0.056	—	—	—	—
1963	ATL	NL	37	7	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—
1965	LAA	AL	14	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1966	STL	NL	20	4	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—