Gary Gray, baseball player, 1977-1982

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

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

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