Ron Theobald

Born: 7/28/1943 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 4/15/2016 in Walnut Creek, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-04-12 | Final Game: 1972-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Ronald Merrill Theobald

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Biography

Ron Theobald was a professional baseball player born in 1943 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1972. During his career, he appeared in a total of 251 games, where he showcased his versatility and skill on the field. Theobald recorded 193 hits and managed to hit 2 home runs, contributing 42 RBIs to his teams. With a batting average of .248, he demonstrated a solid presence at the plate, coupled with an ability to steal bases, finishing his career with 11 stolen bases. Theobald's time in the major leagues came during a transitional period for baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and players. His career, though brief, reflected the competitive nature of the early 1970s, a time when teams began to emphasize speed and versatility. While not a household name, Theobald's contributions as a reliable player added depth to the rosters he was part of, leaving a lasting impression on the franchises he played for before retiring in 1972.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
251	779	95	193	23	2	2	42	11	106	77	0.248	0.342	0.290	0.632	-393.4

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 6.2% 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
1971	ATL	AL	126	388	50	107	12	2	1	23	11	38	39	0.276	.249 (+11%)	.316 (+8%)	.365 (-11%)	.682 (-2%)	-62.1
1972	ATL	AL	125	391	45	86	11	0	1	19	0	68	38	0.220	.243 (-10%)	.310 (+10%)	.353 (-28%)	.664 (-10%)	-331.4