Paul Ratliff, baseball player, 1963-1972

Paul Ratliff

Born: 1/23/1944 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-04-14 | Final Game: 1972-07-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Paul Hawthorne Ratliff

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Biography

Paul Ratliff, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1963 until 1972. Primarily known as a position player, Ratliff played a total of 145 games during his career. While he faced challenges at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .205, he contributed to his teams with 61 hits, 12 home runs, and 42 RBIs. His playing style was characterized by resilience, as he navigated the competitive landscape of baseball during the 1960s and early 1970s, a period marked by significant transitions in the sport. Ratliff's career unfolded in an era that saw the rise of power hitting and a shift in player dynamics, yet he remained a steady presence on the field. Despite not recording any stolen bases, his contributions were felt in various facets of the game. After retiring on July 23, 1972, Ratliff left behind a legacy that reflects the dedication and determination of players from his generation, who often faced the complexities of an evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
145 297 28 61 10 2 12 42 0 28 119 0.205 0.293 0.374 0.666 391.8

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.666 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — near 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
1963 MIN AL 10 21 2 4 1 0 1 3 0 2 7 0.190 — — — — 0.0
1970 MIN AL 69 149 19 40 7 2 5 22 0 15 51 0.268 .253 (+6%) .325 (+11%) .385 (+15%) .711 (+13%) 391.8
1971 MIN AL 21 44 3 7 1 0 2 6 0 4 17 0.159 — — — — 0.0
1971 ATL AL 23 41 3 7 1 0 3 7 0 5 21 0.171 — — — — 0.0
1972 ATL AL 22 42 1 3 0 0 1 4 0 2 23 0.071 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1970 ALCS MIN 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 101 76 384 29 7 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 MIN C 7 4 37 4 1 1
1970 MIN C 53 38 183 11 4 4
1971 MIN C 15 12 73 6 0 0
1971 ML4 C 13 11 53 3 2 1
1972 ML4 C 13 11 38 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 101