Ron Tompkins

Born: 11/27/1944 in San Diego, CA, USA

Died: 2/4/2023 in Laguna Niguel, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-09 | Final Game: 1971-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Ronald Everett Tompkins

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Biography

Ron Tompkins, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1965 until his final game on September 29, 1971. Despite his time in the league, Tompkins' career was marked by a lack of offensive production, as he appeared in 40 games without recording a hit, home run, or RBI, and he finished with a batting average of 0.0. His tenure in the major leagues coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of new stars and changes in the game’s dynamics. Tompkins' journey through professional baseball serves as a reminder of the fierce competition and depth of talent in the sport during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Although he did not leave a significant statistical legacy, his experience in the majors reflects the challenges faced by many players who strive to make an impact in a highly competitive environment. After his playing career, Tompkins' story highlights the often-overlooked narratives of those who contributed to the game in ways beyond traditional metrics.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	40	1	0	0	3	50.0	40	22	3	24	24	3.96	0

Career ERA 3.96 vs. league average 3.48 across their career seasons — 13.7% worse than 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
1965	KC1	AL	0	0	5	1	0	0	0	10.3	9	4	3	4	3.48	3.50 (avg)	153.9
1971	CHC	NL	0	2	35	0	0	0	3	39.7	31	18	21	20	4.08	3.47 (-18%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
40	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1965	KC1	AL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	CHC	NL	35	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	40	1	3	14	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1965	KC1	P	5	1	1	2	0	0
1971	CHN	P	35	0	2	12	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	40