Ralph Sharman, baseball player, 1917-1917

Ralph Sharman

Born: 4/11/1895 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 5/24/1918 in Camp Sheridan, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-09-10 | Final Game: 1917-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Ralph Edward Sharman

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Biography

Ralph Sharman was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career from September 10 to October 3, 1917. As a position player, Sharman participated in 13 games, where he demonstrated a solid offensive capability with a batting average of 0.297. Despite a short tenure in the sport, he recorded 11 hits and drove in 2 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute in key moments. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases, successfully stealing 1 base throughout his career. Sharman's playing career occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Although he did not hit any home runs, his batting average and ability to get on base reflected the skills valued by teams during this time. His contributions, albeit limited in scope, remain a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 37 2 11 2 1 0 2 1 3 2 0.297 0.366 0.405 0.771 0.0

Career AVG .297 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.

Career OBP .366 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +17.1% above league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +25.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.771 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — +21.3% 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
1917 PHA AL 13 37 2 11 2 1 0 2 1 3 2 0.297 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 10 0 15 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1917 PHA OF 10 0 15 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 6
Right Field 4