Ralph Winegarner

Born: 10/29/1909 in Benton, KS, USA

Died: 4/14/1988 in Wichita, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-09-20 | Final Game: 1949-08-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Ralph Lee Winegarner

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Biography

Ralph Winegarner was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1949. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 8-6 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.33. Winegarner struck out a total of 89 batters, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters in an era characterized by fierce competition and evolving pitching strategies. Despite not recording any saves during his time on the mound, his contributions to his teams were significant in a landscape that was beginning to see the emergence of specialized roles within pitching staffs. Winegarner's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive production was beginning to flourish. His performance, although not statistically dominant, reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his time, as they adapted to the increasing prowess of hitters. Winegarner's legacy, while perhaps not as prominent as some of his contemporaries, remains a testament to the resilience and determination of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	6	70	11	7	0	0	194.3	229	115	13	89	89	5.33	0

Career ERA 5.33 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 24.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1932	CLE	AL	1	0	5	1	1	17.3	7	2	13	5	1.04	4.13 (+75%)	-292.9
1934	CLE	AL	5	4	22	6	4	78.3	91	48	39	32	5.51	4.29 (-29%)	302.1
1935	CLE	AL	2	2	25	4	2	67.3	89	43	29	41	5.75	4.35 (-32%)	-1524.6
1936	CLE	AL	0	0	9	0	0	14.7	18	8	6	3	4.91	4.59 (-7%)	151.2
1949	SLA	AL	0	0	9	0	0	16.7	24	14	2	8	7.56	4.12 (-84%)	270.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
136	185	28	51	7	1	5	28	1	15	43	0.276	0.330	0.405	0.735	9.5

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.735 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — near 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
1930	CLE	AL	5	22	5	10	1	0	0	2	0	1	7	0.455	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	CLE	AL	7	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	CLE	AL	32	51	9	10	2	0	1	5	0	3	11	0.196	.278 (-29%)	.340 (-29%)	.392 (-25%)	.733 (-27%)	-245.0
1935	CLE	AL	65	84	11	26	4	1	3	17	1	9	12	0.310	.279 (+11%)	.342 (+10%)	.399 (+22%)	.742 (+16%)	254.4
1936	CLE	AL	18	16	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	1	6	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	SLA	AL	9	5	2	2	0	0	1	2	0	1	2	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	11	2	2	2
3B	8	7	15	3	2
OF	5	6	4	0	1
P	70	5	35	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1930	CLE	3B	5	5	13	3	2
1932	CLE	P	5	0	3	1	1
1934	CLE	OF	1	1	1	0	0
1934	CLE	P	22	1	16	0	0
1935	CLE	1B	1	11	2	2	2
1935	CLE	3B	3	2	2	0	0
1935	CLE	OF	4	5	3	0	1
1935	CLE	P	25	3	14	1	0
1936	CLE	P	9	0	1	0	0
1949	SLA	P	9	1	1	0	0