Gary Gray
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1982)
Gary Gray was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1982 for the Texas Rangers, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 6 seasons. In 211 career games, he hit .240 with 150 hits, 24 home runs, and 71 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 187 lb
- Died
- 8/29/2025 in LaPlace, LA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1977-06-23
- Last Game
- 1982-09-27
Full name: Gary George Gray
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 | .240 | .281 | .402 | .682 | -221 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.
Career OBP .281 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career SLG .402 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .682 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | TEX | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | TEX | AL | 17 | 50 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | .240 | .257 (-7%) | .323 (-21%) | .378 (avg) | .702 (-10%) | -86.5 |
| 1979 | TEX | AL | 16 | 42 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | CLE | AL | 28 | 54 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .148 | .264 (-44%) | .326 (-41%) | .387 (-28%) | .714 (-34%) | -298.5 |
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 69 | 208 | 27 | 51 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 31 | 2 | 4 | 44 | .245 | .255 (-4%) | .320 (-20%) | .368 (+29%) | .688 (+6%) | 86.2 |
| 1982 | SEA | AL | 80 | 269 | 26 | 69 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 29 | 1 | 24 | 59 | .257 | .261 (-2%) | .324 (-1%) | .388 (+3%) | .712 (+2%) | 78.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 211 | 625 | 65 | 150 | 23 | 3 | 24 | 71 | 5 | 34 | 137 | .240 | — | — | — | — | -221 | ||
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 (211 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 119 | 336 | 42 | 93 | 17 | 45 | .277 |
| Away | 92 | 289 | 23 | 57 | 7 | 26 | .197 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-27 | SEA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-23 | SEA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-21 | SEA | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-19 | SEA | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-18 | SEA | TEX | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-17 | SEA | TEX | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-15 | SEA | KCR | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-13 | SEA | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-08 | SEA | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-07 | SEA | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Gary Gray: the record in brief
According to the bio, Gary Gray debuted on June 23, 1977 and played a final game on September 27, 1982. The team column moves through the Texas Rangers (1977 to 1979), the Cleveland Indians (1980), and the Seattle Mariners (1981 through 1982). Listed as a first baseman, Gray both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 0 inches and 187 pounds. Gray was born on September 21, 1952, in New Orleans, LA, USA. The bio records the death on August 29, 2025, in LaPlace, LA, USA. The given name on file is Gary George Gray.
The batting record for Gray: 211 games, 150 hits in 625 at bats, and a .240 average, adding 24 home runs and 71 runs batted in. Gray's career OPS of .682 combines a .281 on-base mark with .402 slugging. Over the seasons Gray played, league hitters batted .262; the .240 career figure is 8.4% below that. No season beat the 13 home runs Gray hit in 1981. The hits column peaks at 69, in 1982.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Gray
- What years did Gary Gray play?
- Gary Gray played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1982.
- Was Gary Gray a pitcher?
- No. Gary Gray was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gary Gray hit?
- Gary Gray hit 24 career home runs with 150 hits.
- What was Gary Gray's career batting average?
- Gary Gray batted .240 over his career, with 150 hits in 625 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gary Gray have?
- Gary Gray drove in 71 runs in his career.
- Is Gary Gray in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gary Gray has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.