Ray Krawczyk
Born: 10/9/1959 in Sewickley, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1984-06-29 | Final Game: 1989-04-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 184 lbs
Full name: Raymond Allen Krawczyk
Biography
Ray Krawczyk was a professional baseball player born in 1959 who played as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball from 1984 until 1989. Krawczyk's time in the big leagues was marked by a significant lack of offensive production, as he appeared in 39 games without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. Despite his struggles at the plate, Krawczyk's journey to the majors is a testament to the perseverance required to reach the highest level of the sport.
Krawczyk's career unfolded during a period of transition in baseball, characterized by the growing emphasis on power hitting and offensive statistics. While he did not achieve notable success in terms of personal performance, his presence in the league during the mid-1980s and into the late 1980s reflects the myriad of players who aspired to compete at the highest level, often facing fierce competition for roster spots. His experience serves as a reminder of the challenges that many athletes encounter on their path to the majors, highlighting the dedication and hard work that defines the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 52.3 | 77 | 41 | 6 | 29 | 42 | 7.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.38 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 14.04 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7.30 | -1007.1 |
| 1988 | LAA | AL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24.3 | 29 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 4.81 | - |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 13.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | PIT | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | LAA | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 39 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | PIT | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | PIT | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | PIT | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | CAL | P | 14 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | ML4 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 39 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | PIT | NL | $67,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $67,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden West College | Huntington Beach | CA | 1980 |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa | OK | 1981 |