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Paul Ratliff Notable

b. January 23, 1944 · Minnesota Twins 1963, 1970–1971, Milwaukee Brewers 1971–1972

Paul Ratliff divided 10 seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Minnesota Twins from 1963, then the Milwaukee Brewers through 1972.

Across 145 games he batted .205, with 61 hits and 28 runs. He finished with 12 home runs and 10 doubles.

He played 101 games behind the plate, with 384 putouts and 7 errors. He turned 6 double plays.

He was born in San Diego, CA, USA on January 23, 1944. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1963 MIN 102124 101 3270 .190
1970 MIN 691491940 725 2215510 .268
1971 MIL/MIN 4485614 205 139380 .165
1972 MIL 224213 001 42230 .071
Career 1452972861 10212 42281190 .205

On this day & linked events

1944

Born January 23, 1944

San Diego, CA, USA

1963

Major-league debut: Paul Ratliff

Paul Ratliff made a major-league debut on April 14, 1963.

1972

Final major-league game: Paul Ratliff

Paul Ratliff played a final major-league game on July 23, 1972.