Jack Ridley

Born: 2/1/1905 in Lewisburg, TN, USA

Died: 1/4/1952 in Nashville, TN, USA

Bats: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: William Lewis Ridley

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Biography

Jack Ridley, born in 1905, is an active player known for his contributions as a position player in professional baseball. With a career spanning multiple seasons, Ridley has appeared in 109 games, where he accumulates 94 hits and showcases his ability to drive in runs with 34 RBIs. His batting average stands at 0.229, reflecting the challenges faced by players in today’s competitive landscape. Ridley also demonstrates speed on the basepaths, having stolen 10 bases throughout his career, which adds a dynamic element to his gameplay. As an active player, Ridley continues to make an impact on the field, exemplifying the dedication and resilience of athletes in the modern era of baseball. His journey through the game is marked by a commitment to improvement and a willingness to adapt, characteristics that resonate with fans and aspiring players alike. Ridley's presence in the league highlights the ongoing evolution of baseball, as he navigates the challenges and opportunities presented in the current game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
109 410 53 94 8 7 2 34 10 33 0 0.229 0.293 0.298 0.591 -1461.7

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.591 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 19.9% 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
1930 NEG NNL 44 177 20 47 4 4 1 24 4 3 0 0.266 .293 (-10%) .354 (-20%) .429 (-18%) .784 (-19%) -670.4
1931 CCU NNL 33 118 23 28 1 2 1 9 4 20 0 0.237 .276 (-14%) .338 (+6%) .388 (-21%) .726 (-9%) -100.8
1932 NEG NSL 30 109 10 18 3 1 0 1 2 10 0 0.165 .275 (-40%) .335 (-28%) .391 (-46%) .726 (-38%) -690.5
1933 NEG NN2 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

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

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1932 NSC NEG 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 2 14 0 2 0
2B 1 1 5 3 0 0
OF 108 106 196 11 11 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 NEG 1B 2 1 7 0 0 0
1930 NEG 2B 1 1 5 3 0 0
1930 NEG OF 43 42 94 1 2 0
1931 CCU OF 33 33 57 6 7 0
1932 NEG 1B 1 1 7 0 2 0
1932 NEG OF 30 29 43 4 2 0
1933 NEG OF 2 2 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 1
Left Field 6
Center Field 102