Doc Ralston, baseball player, 1910-1910

Doc Ralston

Born: 8/3/1885 in Pierpont, OH, USA

Died: 8/29/1950 in Lancaster, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-09-08 | Final Game: 1910-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Samuel Beryl Ralston

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Biography

Doc Ralston, born in 1885, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from September 8, 1910, to October 6, 1910. Though his time in the major leagues was limited to just 21 games, Ralston's contributions to the game during the early 20th century reflect the evolution of baseball as it transitioned from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. In his short stint, Ralston recorded 15 hits, resulting in a batting average of .205, complemented by three RBIs and two stolen bases. Despite not hitting any home runs, his speed on the base paths showcased the emerging emphasis on athleticism and base running that would become more prominent in the decades to follow. While Ralston's statistical output may not have placed him among the more celebrated figures of his era, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the numerous players whose contributions, though not always highlighted, played a role in the game's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 73 4 15 1 0 0 3 2 3 20 0.205 0.256 0.219 0.476 -281.2

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career SLG .219 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.476 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 26.2% 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 WSN AL 21 73 4 15 1 0 0 3 2 3 20 0.205 .249 (-18%) .317 (-19%) .326 (-33%) .644 (-26%) -281.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 21 19 38 3 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 WS1 OF 21 19 38 3 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 21

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Grove City College Grove City PA 1905
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh PA 1906, 1907, 1908