Charlie Ripple, baseball player, 1944-1946

Charlie Ripple

Born: 12/1/1920 in Bolton, NC, USA

Died: 5/6/1979 in Wilmington, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-09-25 | Final Game: 1946-06-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Charles Dawson Ripple

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Biography

Charlie Ripple was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the mid-1940s, contributing to the sport during a transitional period marked by the aftermath of World War II. Born in 1920, Ripple's career spanned from 1944 until his final game on June 28, 1946. He took the mound for a brief time in Major League Baseball, where he recorded a career win-loss record of 1-1 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 9.45 over his appearances. During his time in the league, he accumulated a total of 10 strikeouts, showcasing flashes of potential amidst a challenging era for baseball players returning from military service. Despite his modest statistics, Ripple's contributions were part of a broader narrative of the era, as many players were reintegrating into professional sports after serving in the armed forces. His experience reflects the resilience and determination of athletes during a time when the game was undergoing significant changes. While he may not have achieved widespread recognition or long-term success, Charlie Ripple remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who pursued their dreams of playing at the highest level during a unique chapter in the sport's evolution.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 1 11 1 0 0 0 13.3 18 14 0 20 10 9.45 0

Career ERA 9.45 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 161.7% worse 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
1944 PHI NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2.3 6 4 4 2 15.43 — 0.0
1945 PHI NL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 7.7 7 6 10 5 7.04 — 0.0
1946 PHI NL 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 3.3 5 4 6 3 10.80 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 0.500 0.500 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +92.5% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +52.5% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — +40.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — +46.0% above 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
1944 PHI NL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 PHI NL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 PHI NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 11 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 PHI P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1945 PHI P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1946 PHI P 6 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 11

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem NC 1942