Ron Slocum, baseball player, 1969-1971

Ron Slocum

Born: 7/2/1945 in Modesto, CA, USA

Died: 8/25/1988 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-08 | Final Game: 1971-04-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ronald Reece Slocum

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Biography

Ron Slocum, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1969 to 1971. Primarily a position player, Slocum is remembered for his contributions during a time when baseball was transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a more offense-driven game. He made his debut on September 8, 1969, and over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 80 games. Throughout his tenure, Slocum recorded a total of 17 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 16 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .15. While his offensive numbers may not reflect a standout career, Slocum's presence on the field during a transformative period in baseball history underscores the importance of players who contributed to the game in various ways. His time in the league came to an end on April 18, 1971, marking the conclusion of a career that, though short, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
80 113 15 17 3 2 2 16 0 8 37 0.150 0.218 0.265 0.483 -373.3

Career AVG .150 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.483 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 30.4% 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
1969 SDP NL 13 24 6 7 1 0 1 5 0 0 5 0.292 — — — — 0.0
1970 SDP NL 60 71 8 10 2 2 1 11 0 8 24 0.141 .253 (-45%) .325 (-27%) .385 (-31%) .711 (-29%) -373.3
1971 SDP NL 7 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 13 7 16 34 1 4
3B 21 15 16 39 7 4
C 19 3 42 2 1 0
SS 18 0 8 11 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 SDN 2B 4 3 3 12 1 0
1969 SDN 3B 4 1 0 4 0 1
1969 SDN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1970 SDN 2B 9 4 13 22 0 4
1970 SDN 3B 11 9 9 23 5 3
1970 SDN C 19 3 42 2 1 0
1970 SDN SS 17 0 8 11 1 2
1971 SDN 3B 6 5 7 12 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 20
Second Base 12
Third Base 21
Shortstop 18