Ribs Raney
Born: 2/16/1923 in Detroit, MI, USA
Died: 7/7/2003 in Warren, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-09-18 | Final Game: 1950-04-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Frank Robert Donald Raney
Biography
Ribs Raney was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned the late 1940s. Born in 1923, Raney made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief tenure from 1949 to 1950. Primarily known for his fastball and competitive spirit on the mound, he played for a short time but left an indelible mark on the teams he represented. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 7.36 over his appearances, striking out a total of 7 batters.
Raney's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the post-war era into a new age of talent and strategy. Although his time in the big leagues was limited, his contributions as a pitcher provided valuable experience and depth to his team's roster. He retired from professional baseball after making his last appearance on April 23, 1950, but remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who sought to make their mark in the ever-changing landscape of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 25 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 7.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | SLA | AL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 23 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 7.71 | -646.1 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | SLA | AL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | SLA | 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 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | SLA | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | SLA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |