Tom Ragland, baseball player, 1971-1973

Tom Ragland

Born: 6/16/1946 in Talladega, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-04-05 | Final Game: 1973-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Thomas Ragland

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Biography

Tom Ragland was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1973. Born in 1946, he made his mark on the game during a time when the sport was transitioning into a more dynamic era, characterized by increased offensive production and the growing influence of specialized roles within teams. Over the course of his brief career, Ragland appeared in 102 games, where he collected 61 hits and recorded a batting average of .231. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 14 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Ragland's playing career began during a period when players were beginning to harness the power of training and nutrition, which would soon revolutionize the game in the years that followed. While he may not have been a household name or a standout performer, Ragland's resilience and dedication to the game reflect the spirit of many players of his era who worked hard to make their mark in a competitive league. His journey through baseball serves as a testament to the passion and commitment that defines the sport, even for those who may not have achieved superstar status.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
102 264 20 61 9 1 0 14 2 13 47 0.231 0.272 0.273 0.545 -781.6

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.545 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 20.3% 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
1971 WS2 AL 10 23 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.174 — — — — 0.0
1972 TEX AL 25 58 3 10 2 0 0 2 0 5 11 0.172 .243 (-29%) .310 (-23%) .353 (-42%) .664 (-33%) -290.7
1973 CLE AL 67 183 16 47 7 1 0 12 2 8 31 0.257 .256 (avg) .325 (-10%) .378 (-19%) .703 (-15%) -490.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 88 67 179 210 6 51
3B 5 2 3 1 0 0
SS 5 2 2 4 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 WS2 2B 10 6 18 15 0 3
1972 TEX 2B 13 11 25 29 1 5
1972 TEX 3B 5 2 3 1 0 0
1972 TEX SS 3 2 2 4 0 1
1973 CLE 2B 65 50 136 166 5 43
1973 CLE SS 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 88
Third Base 6
Shortstop 5