Buster Bray
Born: 4/1/1913 in Birmingham, AL, USA
Died: 9/4/1982 in Evansville, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1941-04-18 | Final Game: 1941-05-07
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Clarence Wilbur Bray
Biography
Buster Bray, born in 1913, was a professional baseball player who briefly played in Major League Baseball during the early days of the 1941 season. His career, although short-lived, saw him take the field in four games as a position player. Bray recorded one hit in his limited appearances, resulting in a batting average of .091. He also contributed one run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases.
Bray's time in the major leagues came during a pivotal period leading up to World War II, a time when baseball faced unique challenges and changes, including the introduction of players from diverse backgrounds. Although his career spanned only a handful of games, Buster Bray's participation in the sport contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the experiences of many players who sought to make their mark in an era defined by both competition and global conflict.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.091 | 0.167 | 0.182 | 0.348 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 4 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | BSN | OF | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 3 |