Ted Gray
Born: 12/31/1924 in Detroit, MI, USA
Died: 6/15/2011 in Delray Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1946-05-15 | Final Game: 1955-09-08
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Ted Glenn Gray
Biography
Ted Gray was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1946 to 1955. Born in 1924, Gray made his mark in the post-World War II era, a time when the sport was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and talent. Over his career, he compiled a record of 59 wins and 74 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.37. Gray was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 687 strikeouts, alongside four saves.
Gray's career included a notable All-Star selection, highlighting his performance during his time in the league. His contributions on the mound were particularly significant in an era that saw the game evolve with the introduction of new pitching techniques and strategies. Despite facing challenges, including fluctuating team dynamics and the competitive nature of the league, Gray's perseverance and skill remained evident throughout his tenure. He left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and is remembered for his dedication to the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 74 | 222 | 162 | 50 | 7 | 4 | 1134.0 | 1072 | 550 | 114 | 595 | 687 | 4.37 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 8.49 | -1114.9 |
| 1948 | DET | AL | 6 | 2 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 85.3 | 73 | 40 | 72 | 60 | 4.22 | -159.5 |
| 1949 | DET | AL | 10 | 10 | 34 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 195.0 | 163 | 76 | 103 | 96 | 3.51 | 999.1 |
| 1950 | DET | AL | 10 | 7 | 27 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 149.3 | 139 | 73 | 72 | 102 | 4.40 | -1005.9 |
| 1951 | DET | AL | 7 | 14 | 34 | 28 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 197.3 | 194 | 89 | 95 | 131 | 4.06 | 1198.0 |
| 1952 | DET | AL | 12 | 17 | 35 | 32 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 224.0 | 212 | 103 | 101 | 138 | 4.14 | -395.9 |
| 1953 | DET | AL | 10 | 15 | 30 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 176.0 | 166 | 90 | 76 | 115 | 4.60 | -1865.3 |
| 1954 | DET | AL | 3 | 5 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 | 70 | 43 | 56 | 29 | 5.38 | -2845.0 |
| 1955 | BAL | AL | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8.22 | -777.6 |
| 1955 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18.00 | - |
| 1955 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | 370 | 22 | 59 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 123 | 0.159 | 0.217 | 0.176 | 0.392 | -2373.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | DET | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | DET | AL | 26 | 29 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.241 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | DET | AL | 36 | 63 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 0.127 | -592.0 |
| 1950 | DET | AL | 27 | 50 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0.140 | -429.9 |
| 1951 | DET | AL | 35 | 63 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 0.143 | -512.8 |
| 1952 | DET | AL | 36 | 76 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.171 | -600.6 |
| 1953 | DET | AL | 32 | 61 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0.230 | -238.3 |
| 1954 | DET | AL | 19 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.045 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | BAL | AL | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 222 | 13 | 52 | 168 | 9 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | DET | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | DET | P | 26 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949 | DET | P | 34 | 0 | 9 | 37 | 0 | 3 |
| 1950 | DET | P | 27 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951 | DET | P | 34 | 0 | 10 | 25 | 3 | 2 |
| 1952 | DET | P | 35 | 0 | 14 | 40 | 2 | 3 |
| 1953 | DET | P | 30 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 1954 | DET | P | 19 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | BAL | P | 9 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955 | CHA | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | NYA | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 222 |