Ray King
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2008)
Ray King was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2008 for 6 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 10 seasons. Across 593 career appearances, he went 20-23 with a 3.46 ERA and 278 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 2588.8.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-05-21
- Last Game
- 2008-04-23
Full name: Raymond Keith King
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.2 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 5.91 | 4.71 (-25%) | -805.1 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 3 | 2 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.2 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 1.26 | 4.77 (+74%) | 1053.2 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 0 | 4 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55.0 | 49 | 22 | 25 | 49 | 3.60 | 4.42 (+19%) | 765.1 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 3 | 2 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.0 | 61 | 22 | 24 | 50 | 3.05 | 4.28 (+29%) | 1001.7 |
| 2003 | ATL | NL | 3 | 4 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.0 | 46 | 23 | 27 | 43 | 3.51 | 4.40 (+20%) | 1106.3 |
| 2004 | SLN | NL | 5 | 2 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 43 | 18 | 24 | 40 | 2.61 | 4.46 (+41%) | 1867.4 |
| 2005 | SLN | NL | 4 | 4 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 46 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 3.38 | 4.29 (+21%) | -304.1 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 1 | 4 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44.2 | 56 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 4.43 | 4.53 (+2%) | -908.9 |
| 2007 | WAS | NL | 1 | 1 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.2 | 31 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 4.54 | 4.47 (-2%) | -1186.8 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5.68 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 20 | 23 | 593 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 411.0 | 376 | 158 | 181 | 278 | 3.46 | — | 2,589 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 593 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHN | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 82 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | ATL | NL | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SLN | NL | 86 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SLN | NL | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 67 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | WAS | NL | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 593 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | NLCS | SLN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2004 | NLDS1 | SLN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2004 | WS | SLN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2003 | NLDS2 | ATL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
Playoff Pitching by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1186 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 310 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 283 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 310 | 220.2 | 188 | 74 | 82 | 161 | 3.02 |
| Away | 283 | 190.1 | 188 | 84 | 99 | 117 | 3.97 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-23 | WAS | NYN | — | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-04-22 | WAS | ATL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-04-19 | WAS | MIA | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-04-18 | WAS | MIA | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-04-17 | WAS | NYN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-04-15 | WAS | NYN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-04-13 | WAS | ATL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-04-09 | WAS | MIA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-04-05 | WAS | STL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-04-03 | WAS | PHI | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHN | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIL | P | 36 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | MIL | P | 82 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIL | P | 76 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 | ATL | P | 80 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SLN | P | 86 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | SLN | P | 77 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | COL | P | 67 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | WAS | P | 55 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | MIL | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | WAS | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 593 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WAS | NL | $850,000 |
| 2007 | WAS | NL | $850,000 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 2005 | SLN | NL | $1,850,000 |
| 2004 | SLN | NL | $900,000 |
| 2003 | ATL | NL | $600,000 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | $300,000 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | $220,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,070,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambuth University | Jackson | TN | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Ray King (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Ray King: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 21, 1999 and the final game on April 23, 2008, Ray King built the record summarized on this page. King played for the Chicago Cubs (1999), the Milwaukee Brewers (2000 to 2007), the Atlanta Braves (2003), the St. Louis Cardinals (2004 to 2005), the Colorado Rockies (2006), and the Washington Nationals (2007 through 2008). King played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. Born on January 15, 1974, in Chicago, IL, USA, King was listed at 225 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. King's full given name, per the bio, is Raymond Keith King.
Across 593 games (0 starts), King recorded 20 wins against 23 losses with a 3.46 ERA. King had 278 strikeouts. Against a 4.47 league ERA for the same years, King was 22.5% better. The best win total was 5, in 2004. 2002 produced King's most strikeouts, 50. 2004 was King's sharpest full season, a 2.61 ERA against the league's 4.46.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ray King
- What years did Ray King play?
- Ray King played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2008.
- Was Ray King a pitcher?
- Yes. Ray King pitched in the major leagues, recording 20 wins and 278 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ray King hit?
- Ray King hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Ray King's career batting average?
- Ray King batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 6 at bats.
- What was Ray King's career ERA?
- Ray King finished with a 3.46 career ERA, going 20-23 with 278 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ray King have?
- Ray King recorded 278 career strikeouts.