Jeff Ransom, baseball player, 1981-1983

Jeff Ransom

Born: 11/11/1960 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-05 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Dean Ransom

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Biography

Jeff Ransom was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who played in the major leagues from 1981 to 1983. Primarily a position player, Ransom's career spanned a brief period during a time when the game was transitioning into a more power-oriented era. Throughout his career, he appeared in 26 games, accumulating 15 hits and finishing with a batting average of .19. He contributed with 1 home run and 6 runs batted in, though he did not record any stolen bases. Ransom's time in the majors was marked by his determination and enthusiasm for the game, despite the limited opportunities he faced on the field. His role as a player during this era provided a glimpse into the evolving nature of baseball, where players were increasingly challenged by the rising prominence of specialized roles and the growing emphasis on offensive production. After concluding his career on October 2, 1983, Ransom left behind a legacy reflective of the dedication required to compete at the highest level, even if his statistical footprint in the game was modest.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 79 10 15 1 0 1 6 0 11 15 0.190 0.286 0.241 0.526 -289.5

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career SLG .241 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.526 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 25.6% 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
1981 SFG NL 5 15 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1982 SFG NL 15 44 5 7 0 0 0 3 0 6 7 0.159 — — — — -289.5
1983 SFG NL 6 20 3 4 0 0 1 3 0 4 7 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 25 22 131 16 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 SFN C 5 3 28 5 0 0
1982 SFN C 14 13 71 8 1 1
1983 SFN C 6 6 32 3 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 25