Ray Giannelli
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1995)
Ray Giannelli was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1995 for the Toronto Blue Jays and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 5 seasons. In 18 career games, he hit .143 with 5 hits.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-05-04
- Last Game
- 1995-10-01
Full name: Raymond John Giannelli
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 13 | .143 | .302 | .171 | .474 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.
Career SLG .171 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.
Career OPS .474 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — 35.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TOR | AL | 9 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SLN | NL | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 18 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 13 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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 (18 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
| Away | 8 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .182 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-10-01 | STL | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-09-30 | STL | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-27 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-25 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-23 | STL | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-19 | STL | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-18 | STL | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-17 | STL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-16 | STL | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-05-19 | TOR | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Institute of Technology | Old Westbury | NY | 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
Ray Giannelli: the record in brief
Ray Giannelli's major league career runs from a debut on May 4, 1991 to a final game on October 1, 1995. Club by club, the record runs the Toronto Blue Jays (1991) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1995). Giannelli played primarily as a third baseman and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on February 5, 1966, in Brooklyn, NY, USA, Giannelli was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 195 pounds. The given name on file is Raymond John Giannelli.
Giannelli collected 5 hits in 35 at bats across 18 games, good for a .143 batting average. Giannelli's career OPS of .474 combines a .302 on-base mark with .171 slugging. The league as a whole hit .261 across Giannelli's seasons, which puts the .143 career mark 45.3% below average. 1991 produced Giannelli's most hits, 4 of them for the Toronto Blue Jays.
The position table credits Giannelli with 9 games at third base and also lists 2 at first base, 1 at left field, and 1 at right field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ray Giannelli
- What years did Ray Giannelli play?
- Ray Giannelli played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1995.
- Was Ray Giannelli a pitcher?
- No. Ray Giannelli was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ray Giannelli hit?
- Ray Giannelli hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What was Ray Giannelli's career batting average?
- Ray Giannelli batted .143 over his career, with 5 hits in 35 at bats.
- Is Ray Giannelli in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ray Giannelli has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Ray Giannelli play for?
- Ray Giannelli played for the Toronto Blue Jays and the St. Louis Cardinals.