Ray Herbert, baseball player, 1950-1966

Ray Herbert

Born: 12/15/1929 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 12/20/2022 in Plymouth, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-08-27 | Final Game: 1966-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Raymond Ernest Herbert

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Biography

Ray Herbert was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1950 to 1966. Born in 1929, he made a significant impact on the mound during an era characterized by a mix of traditional pitching strategies and the evolving dynamics of the game. Herbert finished his career with a record of 104 wins and 107 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.01. He struck out 864 batters and recorded 15 saves, showcasing his versatility and durability as a pitcher. Herbert was selected as an All-Star once during his career, marking a highlight in his time in Major League Baseball. His playing style was defined by a competitive spirit and a deep understanding of pitching mechanics, which allowed him to navigate the challenges of a league that was becoming increasingly offensive during the 1960s. Ray Herbert's contributions to the game provided insight into the transition of pitching roles in professional baseball, making him a noteworthy figure of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
104 107 407 236 68 13 15 1881.3 2000 839 167 571 864 4.01 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1950 DET AL 1 2 8 3 1 0 1 22.3 20 9 12 5 3.63 15.9
1951 DET AL 4 0 5 0 0 0 0 12.7 8 2 9 9 1.42 269.9
1953 DET AL 4 6 43 3 0 0 6 87.7 109 51 46 37 5.24 166.8
1954 DET AL 3 6 42 4 0 0 0 84.3 114 55 50 44 5.87 -498.1
1955 KC1 AL 1 8 23 11 2 0 0 87.7 99 61 40 30 6.26 -1275.4
1958 KC1 AL 8 8 42 16 5 0 3 175.0 161 68 55 108 3.50 555.3
1959 KC1 AL 11 11 37 26 10 2 1 183.7 196 99 62 99 4.85 -1378.6
1960 KC1 AL 14 15 37 33 14 0 1 252.7 256 92 72 122 3.28 2952.7
1961 CHW AL 9 6 21 20 4 0 0 137.7 142 62 36 50 4.05 -
1961 KC1 AL 3 6 13 12 1 0 0 83.7 103 50 30 34 5.38 -927.8
1962 CHW AL 20 9 35 35 12 2 0 236.7 228 86 74 115 3.27 -
1963 CHW AL 13 10 33 33 14 7 0 224.7 230 81 35 105 3.24 -
1964 CHW AL 6 7 20 19 1 1 0 111.7 117 43 17 40 3.47 -
1965 PHI NL 5 8 25 19 4 1 1 130.7 162 56 19 51 3.86 32.5
1966 PHI NL 2 5 23 2 0 0 2 50.3 55 24 14 15 4.29 -1449.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
408 569 46 109 21 1 7 51 0 42 133 0.192 0.248 0.269 0.517 -1385.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1950 DET AL 8 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.286 0.0
1951 DET AL 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 0.0
1953 DET AL 43 19 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.158 0.0
1954 DET AL 42 17 5 3 0 1 1 3 0 2 4 0.176 0.0
1955 KC1 AL 24 21 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 1 7 0.190 0.0
1958 KC1 AL 42 52 4 10 3 0 0 2 0 5 12 0.192 -250.9
1959 KC1 AL 37 57 5 12 2 0 1 5 0 3 9 0.211 -230.3
1960 KC1 AL 37 76 5 13 3 0 0 7 0 7 16 0.171 -460.1
1961 CHW AL 21 53 7 12 1 0 2 3 0 3 8 0.226 -107.2
1961 KC1 AL 13 28 1 3 1 0 0 4 0 1 5 0.107 -107.2
1962 CHW AL 35 82 6 16 5 0 2 9 0 5 16 0.195 -300.7
1963 CHW AL 33 63 7 14 4 0 1 10 0 9 18 0.222 -36.2
1964 CHW AL 20 36 2 5 0 0 0 3 0 1 10 0.139 0.0
1965 PHI NL 25 41 3 11 1 0 0 3 0 1 13 0.268 0.0
1966 PHI NL 23 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.077 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 407 230 126 389 13 41

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 DET P 8 0 1 8 0 0
1951 DET P 5 0 0 1 1 0
1953 DET P 43 0 9 28 2 2
1954 DET P 42 4 7 24 1 2
1955 KC1 P 23 11 8 24 0 0
1958 KC1 P 42 16 9 37 3 8
1959 KC1 P 37 26 13 23 1 4
1960 KC1 P 37 33 8 55 2 6
1961 CHA P 21 20 14 24 2 4
1961 KC1 P 13 12 6 15 0 0
1962 CHA P 35 35 21 50 0 8
1963 CHA P 33 33 18 48 1 1
1964 CHA P 20 19 3 18 0 1
1965 PHI P 25 19 7 26 0 4
1966 PHI P 23 2 2 8 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 407

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1962 Most Valuable Player AL 29th 5.0 280 0