Ralph Pond, baseball player, 1910-1910

Ralph Pond

Born: 5/4/1888 in Eau Claire, WI, USA

Died: 9/8/1947 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-06-08 | Final Game: 1910-06-08

Throws: R | Height: 5'9"

Full name: Ralph Benjamin Pond

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Biography

Ralph Pond was a professional baseball player born in 1888, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a single game on June 8, 1910. As a position player, Pond made a notable but fleeting impact on the sport, finishing his career with a batting average of .25. In his lone appearance, he recorded 1 hit in 4 at-bats, contributing to the early 20th-century baseball landscape that was characterized by an emphasis on contact hitting and speed on the bases, reflective of the playing style of the era. Pond also showcased his agility with a stolen base, highlighting his ability to contribute to his team's offensive strategies, albeit in a very limited fashion. While his career was not long-lasting, Pond's participation in the game during its formative years serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, often without the recognition that comes with longer careers. His story is one among countless others from the early days of the league, representing the passion and dedication of players who aspired to leave their mark on America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 22.4% 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
1910 BOS AL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 BOS OF 1 1 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Maine at Orono Orono ME 1908, 1909, 1910