Ray Cunningham
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931-1932)
Ray Cunningham was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1932 for the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 2 seasons. In 14 career games, he hit .154 with 4 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 150 lb
- Died
- 7/30/2005 in Pearland, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-09-16
- Last Game
- 1932-06-18
Full name: Raymond Lee Cunningham
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .154 | .241 | .192 | .434 | 0 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.
Career OBP .241 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.
Career SLG .192 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.
Career OPS .434 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 40.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | SLN | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | SLN | NL | 11 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 14 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Away | 7 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .267 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932-06-18 | STL | PHI | L | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932-06-18 | STL | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1932-06-16 | STL | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-06-15 | STL | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-06-11 | STL | BRO | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1932-05-29 | STL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-05-28 | STL | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-05-22 | STL | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-05-18 | STL | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932-05-17 | STL | BSN | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 11 |
Ray Cunningham: the record in brief
September 16, 1931 and June 18, 1932 bracket Ray Cunningham's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Cunningham spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the St. Louis Cardinals. Listed as a third baseman, Cunningham threw and hit right-handed. Cunningham is listed at 150 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. Cunningham was born on January 17, 1905, in Mesquite, TX, USA. Cunningham's death is recorded on July 30, 2005, in Pearland, TX, USA. Ray Cunningham was the playing name; the full given name is Raymond Lee.
Cunningham finished with 4 hits from 26 at bats in 14 games, which works out to .154; the totals also include 1 runs batted in. Over the seasons Cunningham played, league hitters batted .276; the .154 career figure is 44.2% below that. By OPS the gap is 40.3% below league average (.434 against .727). Cunningham collected a career-high 4 hits in 1932.
Cunningham played 11 games at third base, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at second base (2). At third base, Cunningham's fielding totals are 10 putouts, 16 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ray Cunningham
- What years did Ray Cunningham play?
- Ray Cunningham played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1932.
- Was Ray Cunningham a pitcher?
- No. Ray Cunningham was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ray Cunningham hit?
- Ray Cunningham hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Ray Cunningham play for?
- Ray Cunningham played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (1931–1932).
- What were Ray Cunningham's career stats?
- In 14 games, Ray Cunningham had 4 hits, 1 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .154 batting average.
- What position did Ray Cunningham play?
- Ray Cunningham played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ray Cunningham and how much did he weigh?
- Ray Cunningham was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Ray Cunningham's career batting average?
- Ray Cunningham batted .154 over his career, with 4 hits in 26 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ray Cunningham have?
- Ray Cunningham drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Ray Cunningham in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ray Cunningham has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.