Lorenzo Gray
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1983)
Lorenzo Gray was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1983 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 58 career games, he hit .208 with 22 hits, 1 home runs, and 4 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-07-08
- Last Game
- 1983-07-26
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 106 | 22 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 20 | .208 | .276 | .274 | .549 | -340 |
Career AVG .208 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career OBP .276 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.
Career SLG .274 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.
Career OPS .549 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 23.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CHA | AL | 17 | 28 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CHA | AL | 41 | 78 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 16 | .179 | .260 (-31%) | .324 (-21%) | .389 (-34%) | .714 (-28%) | -340.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 58 | 106 | 22 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 20 | .208 | — | — | — | — | -340 | ||
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 (58 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 51 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | .157 |
| Away | 31 | 55 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 1 | .255 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-26 | CHW | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-26 | CHW | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-07-25 | CHW | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-24 | CHW | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-21 | CHW | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-13 | CHW | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-11 | CHW | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-08 | CHW | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-04 | CHW | MIN | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-03 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 47 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Lorenzo Gray: the record in brief
The profile opens with Lorenzo Gray's first major league game on July 8, 1982; the last one listed came on July 26, 1983. Every season row on the page belongs to the Chicago White Sox, from 1982 through 1983. At 6'1" and 180 pounds, Gray is listed as a third baseman. Gray batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 4, 1958, in Mound Bayou, MS, USA.
Gray's career batting table shows 58 games, 106 at bats and 22 hits, a .208 average, along with 1 home run and 4 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .276 and .274 give Gray a career OPS of .549. Over the seasons Gray played, league hitters batted .261; the .208 career figure is 20.5% below that. The OPS comparison is .549 to a league .713, 23.0% below average. No season topped the 14 hits of 1983. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .179 in 1983, did not top the league's .260.
By games played in the field, third base leads with 47, followed by designated hitter (7). At third base, Gray's fielding totals are 26 putouts, 56 assists and 7 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lorenzo Gray
- What years did Lorenzo Gray play?
- Lorenzo Gray played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1983.
- Was Lorenzo Gray a pitcher?
- No. Lorenzo Gray was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Lorenzo Gray hit?
- Lorenzo Gray hit 1 career home runs with 22 hits.
- What was Lorenzo Gray's career batting average?
- Lorenzo Gray batted .208 over his career, with 22 hits in 106 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lorenzo Gray have?
- Lorenzo Gray drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Lorenzo Gray in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lorenzo Gray has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.