Ralph Stroud

Born: 3/15/1885 in Ironia, NJ, USA

Died: 4/11/1970 in Stockton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-04-29 | Final Game: 1916-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Ralph Vivian Stroud

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Biography

Ralph Stroud, born in 1885, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1910 to 1916. Stroud played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the sport began to embrace the lively ball era that would revolutionize hitting in the years to come. Over his six-year career, he compiled a record of 20 wins and 20 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. Stroud finished his tenure with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.94, reflecting his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. Stroud was known for his solid pitching repertoire, which included a total of 141 strikeouts and 3 saves throughout his career. His contributions to his teams were significant during a time when pitchers were often required to complete games, and his performance under pressure demonstrated his resilience. Although not a household name, Ralph Stroud's dedication to the game and his ability to navigate the challenges of early 20th-century baseball make him a noteworthy figure in the annals of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
20	20	70	41	15	3	3	361.0	364	118	13	85	141	2.94	0

Career ERA 2.94 vs. league average 2.83 across their career seasons — near 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
1910	DET	AL	5	9	28	15	7	3	1	130.3	123	47	41	63	3.25	2.79 (-16%)	-2013.2
1915	NY1	NL	12	9	32	22	8	0	1	184.0	194	57	35	62	2.79	2.90 (+4%)	1309.5
1916	NY1	NL	3	2	10	4	0	0	1	46.7	47	14	9	16	2.70	2.78 (+3%)	200.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
70	109	4	11	0	0	0	4	1	6	29	0.101	0.155	0.101	0.256	-400.8

Career AVG .101 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 59.6% below league average.

Career OBP .155 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.

Career SLG .101 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 69.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.256 vs. league average 0.646 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1910	DET	AL	28	39	2	1	1	0	4	17	0.026	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	NY1	NL	32	56	2	9	2	0	1	8	0.161	.250 (-36%)	.318 (-40%)	.332 (-52%)	.651 (-46%)	-400.8
1916	NY1	NL	10	14	0	1	1	1	1	4	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0