Ray Culp
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1963-1973)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1963-04-10
- Last Game
- 1973-09-03
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: Raymond Leonard Culp
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 101 | 322 | 268 | 80 | 22 | 1 | 1898.3 | 1,677 | 755 | 188 | 752 | 1,411 | 3.58 | -5773.3 |
Career ERA 3.58 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — near league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | PHI | NL | 14 | 11 | 34 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 203.3 | 148 | 67 | 102 | 176 | 2.97 | 3.46 (+14%) | 840.0 |
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 8 | 7 | 30 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 135.0 | 139 | 62 | 56 | 96 | 4.13 | 3.58 (-15%) | -1357.4 |
| 1965 | PHI | NL | 14 | 10 | 33 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 204.3 | 188 | 73 | 78 | 134 | 3.22 | 3.50 (+8%) | 431.9 |
| 1966 | PHI | NL | 7 | 4 | 34 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 110.7 | 106 | 62 | 53 | 100 | 5.04 | 3.52 (-43%) | -3002.4 |
| 1967 | CHN | NL | 8 | 11 | 30 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 152.7 | 138 | 66 | 59 | 111 | 3.89 | 3.30 (-18%) | -3257.5 |
| 1968 | BOS | AL | 16 | 6 | 35 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 216.3 | 166 | 70 | 82 | 190 | 2.91 | 2.98 (+2%) | 55.8 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 17 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 227.0 | 195 | 96 | 79 | 172 | 3.81 | 3.61 (-5%) | 383.7 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 17 | 14 | 33 | 33 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 251.3 | 211 | 85 | 91 | 197 | 3.04 | 3.89 (+22%) | 3037.6 |
| 1971 | BOS | AL | 14 | 16 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 242.3 | 236 | 97 | 67 | 151 | 3.60 | 3.47 (-4%) | 1564.1 |
| 1972 | BOS | AL | 5 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 105.0 | 104 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 4.46 | 3.26 (-37%) | -1929.4 |
| 1973 | BOS | AL | 2 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.3 | 46 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 4.47 | 3.75 (-19%) | -2539.7 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 122 | 101 | 322 | 268 | 80 | 22 | 1 | 1,898.1 | 1,677 | 755 | 752 | 1,411 | 3.58 | — | -5,773 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 602 | 40 | 74 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 26 | 292 | .123 | .161 | .148 | .308 | -4,111 |
Career AVG .123 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 50.4% below league average.
Career OBP .161 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.
Career SLG .148 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 59.9% below league average.
Career OPS .308 vs. league average .682 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | PHI | NL | 34 | 66 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 29 | .136 | .246 (-45%) | .308 (-44%) | .371 (-59%) | .680 (-52%) | -515.2 |
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 30 | 44 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 24 | .114 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | PHI | NL | 33 | 68 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 28 | .088 | .245 (-64%) | .310 (-55%) | .371 (-72%) | .682 (-65%) | -661.6 |
| 1966 | PHI | NL | 34 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CHN | NL | 30 | 51 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 29 | .098 | .242 (-60%) | .306 (-68%) | .357 (-51%) | .663 (-59%) | -459.1 |
| 1968 | BOS | AL | 35 | 70 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 38 | .114 | .236 (-52%) | .298 (-46%) | .340 (-62%) | .638 (-55%) | -537.6 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 32 | 79 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 33 | .152 | .248 (-39%) | .320 (-40%) | .369 (-35%) | .689 (-37%) | -466.3 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 33 | 97 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 39 | .124 | .253 (-51%) | .325 (-54%) | .385 (-65%) | .711 (-60%) | -915.5 |
| 1971 | BOS | AL | 35 | 68 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 40 | .118 | .249 (-53%) | .316 (-40%) | .365 (-68%) | .682 (-55%) | -555.5 |
| 1972 | BOS | AL | 16 | 33 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .212 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | BOS | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 322 | 602 | 40 | 74 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 26 | 292 | .123 | — | — | — | — | -4,111 | ||
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 (644 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 156 | 274 | 17 | 33 | 1 | 14 | .120 |
| Away | 166 | 328 | 23 | 41 | 0 | 20 | .125 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 156 | 922.1 | 822 | 375 | 372 | 712 | 3.66 |
| Away | 166 | 976.1 | 855 | 380 | 380 | 699 | 3.50 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-09-03 | BOS | BAL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-07-29 | BOS | CLE | L | 5.2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 1973-07-17 | BOS | CHW | L | 3.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973-07-13 | BOS | TEX | L | 7.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 1973-07-08 | BOS | CHW | — | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973-07-04 | BOS | NYY | W | 8.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 1973-06-28 | BOS | CLE | L | 7.1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| 1973-06-23 | BOS | BAL | W | 7.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1973-06-18 | BOS | MIL | L | 2.2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973-06-13 | BOS | LAA | L | 1.2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 322 | 268 | 135 | 237 | 22 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | PHI | P | 34 | 30 | 13 | 27 | 0 | 3 |
| 1964 | PHI | P | 30 | 19 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | PHI | P | 33 | 30 | 19 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| 1966 | PHI | P | 34 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | CHN | P | 30 | 22 | 7 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| 1968 | BOS | P | 35 | 30 | 15 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | BOS | P | 32 | 32 | 20 | 31 | 8 | 1 |
| 1970 | BOS | P | 33 | 33 | 22 | 24 | 5 | 4 |
| 1971 | BOS | P | 35 | 35 | 8 | 32 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972 | BOS | P | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | BOS | P | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 322 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 3rd | 1.0 | 20 | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Ray Culp (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ray Culp
- What years did Ray Culp play?
- Ray Culp played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1973.
- Was Ray Culp a pitcher?
- Yes. Ray Culp pitched in the major leagues, recording 122 wins and 1411 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ray Culp hit?
- Ray Culp hit 1 career home runs with 74 hits.