Willie Ramsdell

Born: 4/4/1916 in Williamsburg, KS, USA

Died: 10/8/1969 in Wichita, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-09-24 | Final Game: 1952-07-15

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

Full name: James Willard Ramsdell

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Biography

Willie Ramsdell was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 until 1952. Born in 1916, Ramsdell made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the post-war years, where baseball began to regain its footing as America's pastime. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 24 wins and 39 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.83. His pitching prowess was highlighted by his ability to accumulate 240 strikeouts and secure 5 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness on the mound. Ramsdell's playing style reflected the challenges of his time, as he navigated through a competitive landscape filled with emerging talents and established stars. While his win-loss record may not have been stellar, his ability to keep runs at bay contributed significantly to his teams' efforts during his tenure. As a retired player, Ramsdell's legacy remains a testament to the hard work and dedication of pitchers in the mid-20th century, a period that saw significant changes in the game of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
24	39	111	58	18	2	5	479.7	455	204	46	215	240	3.83	0

Career ERA 3.83 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 5.1% better 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
1947	BRO	NL	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	2.7	4	2	3	3	6.75	—	0.0
1948	BRO	NL	4	4	27	1	0	0	4	50.3	48	29	41	34	5.19	4.10 (-26%)	-1897.2
1950	BRO	NL	1	2	5	0	0	0	1	6.3	7	2	2	2	2.84	—	0.0
1950	CIN	NL	7	12	27	22	8	1	0	157.3	151	65	75	83	3.72	4.36 (+15%)	-175.3
1951	CIN	NL	9	17	31	31	10	1	0	196.0	204	88	70	88	4.04	4.04 (avg)	361.6
1952	CHC	NL	2	3	19	4	0	0	0	67.0	41	18	24	30	2.42	3.70 (+35%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
111	141	5	22	2	0	0	4	0	8	35	0.156	0.201	0.170	0.372	-812.9

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career OBP .201 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career SLG .170 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 55.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.372 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 48.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1947	BRO	NL	2	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	BRO	NL	27	11	0	1	0	0	0	4	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	BRO	NL	5	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	CIN	NL	27	50	1	10	0	2	5	8	0.200	.265 (-25%)	.346 (-21%)	.401 (-50%)	.747 (-37%)	0.0
1951	CIN	NL	31	58	4	9	1	1	2	15	0.155	.260 (-41%)	.336 (-46%)	.385 (-55%)	.721 (-51%)	-503.1
1952	CHC	NL	19	18	0	1	1	0	1	7	0.056	—	—	—	—	0.0