Gary Gray
Born: 9/21/1952 in New Orleans, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-06-23 | Final Game: 1982-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Gary George Gray
Biography
Gary Gray was a professional baseball player born in 1952, who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 until 1982. A versatile position player, Gray appeared in a total of 211 games during his career, showcasing his ability as a valuable contributor to his teams. He recorded 150 hits, including 24 home runs, and drove in 71 runs, which highlighted his power and run-producing capabilities at the plate. With a career batting average of .240, Gray demonstrated a solid presence in the batter's box, while also exhibiting some speed on the basepaths with five stolen bases.
Gray's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the late 1970s and early 1980s witnessed shifts in player dynamics and strategies. Although not a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he provided depth and versatility. Ultimately, Gray's legacy lies in his ability to compete at the highest level during this era, marking him as a notable figure in the history of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | 625 | 65 | 150 | 23 | 3 | 24 | 71 | 5 | 34 | 137 | 0.240 | 0.281 | 0.402 | 0.682 | -239.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | TEX | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | TEX | AL | 17 | 50 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0.240 | -89.2 |
| 1979 | TEX | AL | 16 | 42 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | CLE | AL | 28 | 54 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.148 | -314.0 |
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 69 | 208 | 27 | 51 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 31 | 2 | 4 | 44 | 0.245 | 86.2 |
| 1982 | SEA | AL | 80 | 269 | 26 | 69 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 29 | 1 | 24 | 59 | 0.257 | 78.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 100 | 90 | 765 | 49 | 10 | 71 |
| OF | 11 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | TEX | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | CLE | 1B | 6 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | CLE | OF | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | SEA | 1B | 34 | 32 | 275 | 16 | 2 | 34 |
| 1981 | SEA | OF | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | SEA | 1B | 60 | 57 | 476 | 31 | 8 | 36 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 100 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Designated Hitter | 62 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant | OK | 1974 |