Jay Ritchie, baseball player, 1964-1968

Jay Ritchie

Born: 11/20/1936 in Salisbury, NC, USA

Died: 1/5/2016 in Salisbury, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-08-04 | Final Game: 1968-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jay Seay Ritchie

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Biography

Jay Ritchie, born in 1936, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1964 and 1968. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to control the game from the mound, Ritchie finished his career with a record of 8-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.49. Over the course of his tenure, he recorded 212 strikeouts and achieved 8 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness in various pitching situations. Ritchie's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the emergence of powerful hitters and a growing emphasis on pitching depth. His ability to navigate the challenges of the game, combined with a solid fastball and breaking pitches, allowed him to compete successfully against some of the era's top lineups. Although his win-loss record may not reflect dominance, Ritchie's contributions to his teams and his performances on the mound remain a testament to his skill and determination as a professional athlete.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 13 167 2 0 0 8 291.3 301 113 23 94 212 3.49 0

Career ERA 3.49 vs. league average 3.38 across their career seasons — near 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
1964 BOS AL 1 1 21 0 0 0 0 46.0 43 14 14 35 2.74 3.58 (+23%) 526.9
1965 BOS AL 1 2 44 0 0 0 2 71.0 83 25 26 55 3.17 3.50 (+9%) 1514.2
1966 ATL NL 0 1 22 0 0 0 4 35.3 32 16 12 33 4.08 3.52 (-16%) 632.9
1967 ATL NL 4 6 52 0 0 0 2 82.3 75 29 29 57 3.17 3.30 (+4%) -1.6
1968 CIN NL 2 3 28 2 0 0 0 56.7 68 29 13 32 4.61 2.98 (-54%) -889.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
167 35 0 7 0 1 0 3 0 1 8 0.200 0.222 0.257 0.479 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.479 vs. league average 0.672 across their career seasons — 28.7% 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
1964 BOS AL 21 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1965 BOS AL 44 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1966 ATL NL 22 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1967 ATL NL 52 10 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1968 CIN NL 28 7 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 167 2 15 48 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1964 BOS P 21 0 1 7 0 0
1965 BOS P 44 0 4 12 2 1
1966 ATL P 22 0 2 6 0 0
1967 ATL P 52 0 8 16 2 1
1968 CIN P 28 2 0 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 167