Ron Roenicke

Born: 8/19/1956 in Covina, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-02 | Final Game: 1988-05-21

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

Full name: Ronald Jon Roenicke

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Biography

Ron Roenicke was a professional baseball player born in 1956, who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 until 1988. Primarily a position player, Roenicke's career spanned over seven seasons, during which he appeared in 527 games. He accumulated a total of 256 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .238. Known for his versatility on the field, Roenicke also showcased power with 17 home runs and demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 24 bases throughout his career. His 113 runs batted in (RBIs) reflected his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. Roenicke played during an era that was characterized by a blend of traditional baseball strategies and the early stages of a more power-driven game. His playing style embodied the grit and determination of the time, as he worked to establish himself in a league that was beginning to see the emergence of more specialized roles. After retiring, Roenicke transitioned into coaching and front office roles, leaving a lasting impact on the game beyond his playing days. His contributions as both a player and coach have made him a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
527	1076	141	256	51	3	17	113	24	190	195	0.238	0.353	0.338	0.691	150.9

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.

Career SLG .338 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.691 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — near 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
1981	LAD	NL	22	47	6	11	0	0	0	0	1	6	8	0.234	—	—	—	—	-117.4
1982	LAD	NL	109	143	18	37	8	0	1	12	5	21	32	0.259	.261 (-1%)	.324 (+11%)	.388 (-14%)	.712 (-2%)	23.9
1983	LAD	NL	81	145	12	32	4	0	2	12	3	14	26	0.221	.260 (-15%)	.324 (-12%)	.389 (-26%)	.714 (-19%)	-484.6
1983	SEA	AL	59	198	23	50	12	0	4	23	6	33	22	0.253	.260 (-3%)	.324 (+11%)	.389 (-4%)	.714 (+3%)	-484.6
1984	SDP	NL	12	20	4	6	1	0	1	2	0	2	5	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	SFG	NL	65	133	23	34	9	1	3	13	6	35	27	0.256	.257 (-1%)	.323 (+26%)	.390 (+4%)	.714 (+14%)	486.0
1986	PHI	NL	102	275	42	68	13	1	5	42	2	61	52	0.247	.257 (-4%)	.325 (+17%)	.395 (-10%)	.720 (+2%)	365.1
1987	PHI	NL	63	78	9	13	3	1	1	4	1	14	15	0.167	.262 (-37%)	.331 (-11%)	.415 (-35%)	.746 (-25%)	-330.7
1988	CIN	NL	14	37	4	5	1	0	0	5	0	4	8	0.135	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1984	WS	SDN	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	3	44	1	1	4
OF	376	228	594	19	7	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	LAN	OF	20	11	38	1	0	1
1982	LAN	OF	72	19	59	1	1	0
1983	LAN	OF	62	29	75	1	1	0
1983	SEA	1B	8	3	44	1	1	4
1983	SEA	OF	54	53	124	12	1	3
1984	SDN	OF	10	2	10	0	0	0
1985	SFN	OF	35	30	63	0	1	0
1986	PHI	OF	83	69	181	3	2	0
1987	PHI	OF	26	7	26	1	1	0
1988	CIN	OF	14	8	18	0	0	0