Ron Shoop

Born: 9/19/1931 in Rural Valley, PA, USA

Died: 3/14/2003 in Rural Valley, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-08-22 | Final Game: 1959-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ronald Lee Shoop

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Biography

Ron Shoop was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from 1959. He played only three games in the big leagues, all with the team during the 1959 season, which was notable for being a pivotal year in baseball as the sport was beginning to see the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. Shoop's contributions to his team included one hit and one run batted in, resulting in a batting average of .143. Despite the limited opportunity to showcase his skills at the highest level, Shoop's brief tenure in the majors highlights the challenges many players faced during that era, as competition for roster spots was fierce. With zero home runs and no stolen bases recorded, his playing style was not characterized by power or speed; rather, he represented the hard-working, fundamental approach that was typical of many players in that time. Shoop's career serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspire to reach the major leagues, often facing numerous obstacles along the way.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	7	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 44.3% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 60.1% 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
1959	DET	AL	3	7	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	3	2	8	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1959	DET	C	3	2	8	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	3