Walt Ripley
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Walter Franklin Ripley was a relief pitcher
who played in Major League Baseball
. Listed at 6' 0", 168 lb., Ripley batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts
. His son, Allen Ripley
, also was a major league pitcher.
Ripley was 18 years old when he entered the majors in with the Boston Red Sox
, to become the youngest major league player during that season.
In two relief appearances, Ripley allowed four runs and seven hits, giving three walk
without strikeout
s in 4.0 innings of work for a 9.00 ERA
. He did not have a decision
or saves
and never appeared in a major league game again.
Ripley died in Attleboro, Massachusetts
, at the age of 73.
Relief pitcher
A relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter...
who played in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
. Listed at 6' 0", 168 lb., Ripley batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester is a city and the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, as of the 2010 Census the city's population is 181,045, making it the second largest city in New England after Boston....
. His son, Allen Ripley
Allen Ripley
Not to be confused with Ellen Ripley.Allen Stevens Ripley is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three different teams between the and seasons. Listed at 6' 3", 190 lb., he batted and threw right-handed...
, also was a major league pitcher.
Ripley was 18 years old when he entered the majors in with the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
, to become the youngest major league player during that season.
In two relief appearances, Ripley allowed four runs and seven hits, giving three walk
Base on balls
A base on balls is credited to a batter and against a pitcher in baseball statistics when a batter receives four pitches that the umpire calls balls. It is better known as a walk. The base on balls is defined in Section 2.00 of baseball's Official Rules, and further detail is given in 6.08...
without strikeout
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
s in 4.0 innings of work for a 9.00 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
. He did not have a decision
Winning percentage
In sports, a winning percentage is the fraction of games or matches a team or individual has won. It is defined as wins divided by wins plus losses . Ties count as a ½ loss and a ½ win...
or saves
Save (sport)
In baseball, a save is credited to a pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain prescribed circumstances. The number of saves, or percentage of save opportunities successfully converted, is an oft-cited statistic of relief pitchers...
and never appeared in a major league game again.
Ripley died in Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States and is immediately north of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Once known as "The Jewelry Capital of the World" for its many jewelry manufacturers, Attleboro had a population of 42,068 at the 2000 census, and a population of 43,645 as of...
, at the age of 73.
See also
- 1935 Boston Red Sox season1935 Boston Red Sox seasonThe Boston Red Sox season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Red Sox finishing 4th in the American League with a record of 78 wins and 75 losses.- Opening Day lineup :- Roster :- Starters by position :...
- List of second-generation Major League Baseball players