Ross Reynolds

Born: 8/20/1887 in Barksdale, TX, USA

Died: 6/23/1970 in Ada, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-05-02 | Final Game: 1915-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ross Ernest Reynolds

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Biography

Ross Reynolds, born in 1887, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1914 to 1915. He made a name for himself during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the deadball era, which was characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching finesse. Throughout his brief career, Reynolds displayed a commendable level of skill on the mound, finishing with a record of 5-4 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.62, underscoring his effectiveness in limiting runs. Reynolds recorded a total of 33 strikeouts during his time in the majors, showcasing his ability to overpower batters despite the era's emphasis on contact hitting. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant in a time when the role of relief pitching was not as developed as it would later become. While his career was relatively short, Ross Reynolds remains a notable figure in the annals of early 20th-century baseball, representing the resilience and talent of pitchers who navigated a challenging and evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	4	30	9	3	1	0	89.3	79	26	0	44	33	2.62	0

Career ERA 2.62 vs. league average 2.91 across their career seasons — 10.1% 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
1914	DET	AL	5	3	26	7	3	1	0	78.0	62	18	39	31	2.08	2.93 (+29%)	-932.9
1915	DET	AL	0	1	4	2	0	0	0	11.3	17	8	5	2	6.35	2.90 (-119%)	-214.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
30	24	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	0.042	0.042	0.042	0.083	0.0

Career AVG .042 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 83.5% below league average.

Career OBP .042 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 87.0% below league average.

Career SLG .042 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 87.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.083 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 87.3% 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
1914	DET	AL	26	21	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.048	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	DET	AL	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	30	0	6	24	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	DET	P	26	0	5	19	4	0
1915	DET	P	4	0	1	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	30