Johnny Gray
Born: 12/11/1926 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Died: 5/21/2014 in Boca Raton, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1954-07-18 | Final Game: 1958-07-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 226 lbs
Full name: John Leonard Gray
Biography
Johnny Gray, born in 1926, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 18, 1954, to July 16, 1958. Gray played during a transitional era in Major League Baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time characterized by greater offensive output and the emergence of more specialized pitching roles. Throughout his career, he accumulated a record of 4 wins and 18 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.18, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound.
Over the course of his time in the major leagues, Gray recorded a total of 75 strikeouts. Despite not achieving significant accolades or saves during his tenure, his presence on the roster contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history and exemplified the perseverance and dedication required to compete at the highest level. Gray's career, while modest in statistical terms, serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game's development during a competitive and evolving landscape.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 18 | 48 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 169.0 | 172 | 116 | 16 | 142 | 75 | 6.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHA | AL | 3 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 105.0 | 111 | 76 | 91 | 51 | 6.51 | -3671.1 |
| 1955 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 28 | 19 | 24 | 11 | 6.41 | -893.2 |
| 1957 | CLE | AL | 1 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 5.85 | -463.8 |
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4.15 | -928.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 47 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0.043 | 0.062 | 0.043 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHA | AL | 19 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.029 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | KC1 | AL | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | CLE | AL | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 48 | 24 | 16 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | PHA | P | 18 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 1955 | KC1 | P | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | CLE | P | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | PHI | P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollins College | Winter Park | FL | 1948, 1949, 1950 |