Johnny Gray, baseball player, 1954-1958

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 48

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Rollins College Winter Park FL 1948, 1949, 1950