Hank Ritter, baseball player, 1912-1916

Hank Ritter

Born: 10/12/1893 in McCoysville, PA, USA

Died: 9/3/1964 in Akron, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-08-03 | Final Game: 1916-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Herbert Ritter

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Biography

Hank Ritter was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1912 to 1916. Born in 1893, Ritter made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 4-1 with a 3.96 ERA, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 43 strikeouts throughout his tenure, along with 2 saves, highlighting his role as a reliable option in the bullpen. Ritter's career unfolded in an era characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more modern game, where pitchers began to gain more prominence in shaping the outcomes of games. Though his time in the league was relatively short, his contributions to his teams reflected the competitive spirit of the early 20th century baseball landscape. Hank Ritter's legacy lives on in the annals of baseball history, representing a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 1 29 2 0 0 2 77.3 78 34 4 24 43 3.96 0

Career ERA 3.96 vs. league average 2.97 across their career seasons — 33.1% 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
1912 PHI NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 6.0 5 3 5 1 4.50 — 0.0
1914 NY1 NL 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 8.0 4 1 4 4 1.12 — 0.0
1915 NY1 NL 2 1 22 2 0 0 2 58.3 66 30 15 35 4.63 2.90 (-60%) -356.0
1916 NY1 NL 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.0 3 0 0 3 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 20 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.100 0.100 0.100 0.200 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 60.8% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 70.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 69.7% 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
1912 PHI NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1914 NY1 NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1915 NY1 NL 23 16 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1916 NY1 NL 4 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 29 0 2 16 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 PHI P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1914 NY1 P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1915 NY1 P 22 0 2 13 2 0
1916 NY1 P 3 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 29

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Juniata College Huntingdon PA 1910