Cody Ransom

Born: 2/17/1976 in Mesa, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-05 | Final Game: 2013-08-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Bryan Cody Ransom

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Biography

Cody Ransom was a professional baseball player born in 1976, who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2013. Throughout his career, which spanned over a decade, he participated in 383 games, establishing himself as a versatile position player known for his strong defensive skills and ability to contribute in key moments. Ransom recorded a total of 160 hits, 30 home runs, and 105 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .213. He also showcased his speed on the basepaths, amassing 6 stolen bases during his time in the league. Ransom's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by both the rise of power-hitting and the complexities of the game's evolving dynamics. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions were vital to the teams he played for, including stints with the Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, and several other organizations. Known for his resilience and adaptability, Ransom left a mark as a reliable utility player, often stepping in when teams needed depth and versatility. His journey through the majors reflects the dedication and competitive spirit that defines many players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
383	752	111	160	47	2	30	105	6	88	274	0.213	0.303	0.400	0.703	-70.2

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.703 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
2001	SFG	NL	9	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	SFG	NL	7	3	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	SFG	NL	20	27	7	6	1	0	1	1	0	1	11	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	SFG	NL	78	68	13	17	6	0	1	11	2	6	20	0.250	.266 (-6%)	.335 (-5%)	.427 (-11%)	.762 (-8%)	-99.7
2007	HOU	NL	19	35	9	8	2	0	1	3	0	9	9	0.229	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	NYY	AL	33	43	9	13	3	0	4	8	0	6	12	0.302	—	—	—	—	309.0
2009	NYY	AL	31	79	11	15	9	1	0	10	2	7	25	0.190	.262 (-28%)	.332 (-23%)	.417 (-21%)	.750 (-22%)	-329.3
2010	PHI	NL	22	42	6	8	0	0	2	5	1	3	11	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	AZ	NL	12	33	3	5	2	0	1	4	1	3	9	0.152	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	AZ	NL	17	52	6	14	4	0	4	13	0	3	21	0.269	.254 (+6%)	.318 (+8%)	.405 (+42%)	.724 (+27%)	229.5
2012	MIL	NL	64	168	18	33	7	0	6	26	0	23	79	0.196	.254 (-23%)	.318 (-8%)	.405 (-15%)	.724 (-12%)	229.5
2012	AZ	NL	9	26	5	7	3	0	1	3	0	4	9	0.269	—	—	—	—	229.5
2013	SDP	NL	5	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	CHC	NL	57	158	21	32	10	1	9	20	0	22	57	0.203	.253 (-20%)	.317 (-4%)	.396 (+13%)	.714 (+5%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	28	9	99	4	0	10
2B	34	13	50	49	2	13
3B	126	99	60	204	21	21
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	147	69	118	227	11	52

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	SFN	SS	6	0	0	4	0	0
2002	SFN	SS	3	1	3	3	0	0
2003	SFN	SS	12	5	9	17	1	7
2004	SFN	2B	16	7	28	21	1	5
2004	SFN	3B	1	0	0	0	1	0
2004	SFN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2004	SFN	SS	45	5	20	35	3	11
2007	HOU	2B	3	1	3	3	0	0
2007	HOU	3B	2	1	1	1	0	0
2007	HOU	SS	12	7	16	21	2	4
2008	NYA	1B	19	2	47	1	0	2
2008	NYA	2B	2	1	3	3	1	0
2008	NYA	3B	4	3	1	6	0	0
2008	NYA	SS	9	6	12	22	2	4
2009	NYA	1B	1	1	5	2	0	1
2009	NYA	2B	1	1	4	2	0	1
2009	NYA	3B	23	18	10	31	4	2
2009	NYA	SS	3	2	2	5	0	0
2010	PHI	1B	3	2	15	1	0	2
2010	PHI	2B	6	1	5	6	0	3
2010	PHI	3B	9	6	6	9	1	2
2011	ARI	3B	6	4	8	11	2	1
2011	ARI	SS	8	5	4	19	1	2
2012	ARI	3B	13	13	7	22	2	4
2012	ARI	SS	2	0	1	6	0	2
2012	MIL	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2012	MIL	2B	6	2	7	14	0	4
2012	MIL	3B	17	9	4	29	2	3
2012	MIL	SS	41	33	43	84	2	20
2012	ARI	3B	5	4	1	7	2	1
2012	ARI	SS	5	4	7	8	0	2
2013	SDN	3B	4	3	1	8	1	0
2013	CHN	1B	4	4	31	0	0	5
2013	CHN	3B	42	38	21	80	6	8
2013	CHN	SS	1	1	1	3	0	0