Ray Chadwick
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986)
Ray Chadwick was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1986 for the California Angels. Across 7 career appearances, he went 0-5 with a 7.24 ERA and 9 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-07-29
- Last Game
- 1986-09-30
Full name: Ray Charles Chadwick
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CAL | AL | 0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.1 | 39 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 7.24 | 3.97 (-82%) | -1554.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.1 | 39 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 7.24 | — | -1,554 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CAL | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 13.0 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 7.62 |
| Away | 4 | 14.1 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 6.91 |
Last 7 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-30 | LAA | KCR | — | 3.1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-22 | LAA | CLE | L | 3.1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986-09-05 | LAA | NYY | L | 3.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-08-30 | LAA | DET | — | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986-08-23 | LAA | BAL | L | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 1986-08-03 | LAA | SEA | L | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-29 | LAA | OAK | L | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem State University | Winston-Salem | NC | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
Ray Chadwick: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 29, 1986 and the final game on September 30, 1986, Ray Chadwick built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the California Angels. Chadwick, born on November 17, 1962, in Durham, NC, USA, is listed as a pitcher and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Chadwick's listed size is 180 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Chadwick's full given name, per the bio, is Ray Charles Chadwick.
Chadwick's career pitching line is 0 wins, 5 losses and a 7.24 ERA over 7 appearances. The totals include 9 strikeouts. The league ERA over Chadwick's seasons was 3.97, so the 7.24 figure ran 82.4% worse than average. Chadwick's only pitching season is 1986: 7 games, 9 strikeouts.
Before the majors, Chadwick played college baseball at Winston-Salem State University (1981, 1982, and 1983). Retrosheet box scores cover 14 of Chadwick's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Chadwick, 7 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ray Chadwick
- Was Ray Chadwick a pitcher?
- Yes. Ray Chadwick pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 9 strikeouts.
- What was Ray Chadwick's career ERA?
- Ray Chadwick finished with a 7.24 career ERA, going 0-5 with 9 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ray Chadwick have?
- Ray Chadwick recorded 9 career strikeouts.
- Is Ray Chadwick in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ray Chadwick has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Ray Chadwick play for?
- Ray Chadwick played for the California Angels.