Ron Wotus, baseball player, 1983-1984

Ron Wotus

Born: 3/3/1961 in Hartford, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-03 | Final Game: 1984-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Ronald Allan Wotus

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Biography

Ron Wotus, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1983 to 1984. Primarily a position player, Wotus appeared in 32 games during his brief career, where he recorded 12 hits and achieved a batting average of .207. Despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed 2 RBIs to his team's efforts. Known for his versatility and work ethic, Wotus's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the early 1980s, a time when baseball was marked by the transition from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Wotus's career, spanning parts of two seasons, may not have produced overwhelming statistics, but his determination and commitment to the game left a lasting impression. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and has been involved in various capacities within the sport, further contributing to the development of future generations of players. His journey through the highs and lows of professional baseball illustrates the challenges many athletes face, making his story an integral part of 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
32 58 4 12 6 0 0 2 0 6 9 0.207 0.277 0.310 0.587 -125.2

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.587 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 17.4% 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
1983 PIT NL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1984 PIT NL 27 55 4 12 6 0 0 2 0 6 8 0.218 .259 (-16%) .322 (-10%) .384 (-15%) .707 (-13%) -125.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 8 3 6 16 0 2
SS 19 12 24 58 2 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 PIT 2B 1 0 1 1 0 1
1983 PIT SS 2 0 1 1 0 0
1984 PIT 2B 7 3 5 15 0 1
1984 PIT SS 17 12 23 57 2 11

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 8
Shortstop 19