Ray Lucas

Ray Lucas was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1908, whose career spanned from 1929 to 1934. He played during an era when baseball was transitioning into the more dynamic offensive style that would characterize the years leading into World War II. Lucas made his mark in Major League Baseball, amassing a record of 1-1 over his career. Though his time in the majors was relatively brief, he contributed to the game during a period marked by the rise of power hitting and the evolution of pitching techniques. Throughout his career, Lucas posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.79 and recorded a total of 5 strikeouts, along with 1 save. While these statistics may not reflect a long-lasting dominance on the mound, they illustrate the challenges faced by pitchers in a competitive league. Despite the limited sample size of his career, Lucas's involvement in the sport during the 1930s adds a layer of historical context to the evolution of pitching and the dynamics of the game during that time.