Carl Ray
Born: 1/31/1889 in Danbury, NC, USA
Died: 4/2/1970 in Lexington, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-09-25 | Final Game: 1916-05-09
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Carl Grady Ray
Biography
Carl Ray, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1915 to 1916. He played as a position player during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning into the lively ball era. Despite the era's emphasis on offensive production, Ray's playing career was brief; he appeared in only 5 games at the major league level. Throughout his time in the league, he struggled to make an impact, finishing his career with no hits, home runs, or RBIs, and a batting average of 0.0.
Ray's limited playing time did not allow him to establish a significant legacy in Major League Baseball. However, his participation in the sport during a dynamic period in baseball history highlights the competitive nature of the league and the challenges faced by many players in securing a permanent roster spot. While Ray's statistics reflect a short-lived career, he remains a part of the intricate tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 20 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 11 | 4.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4.91 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 4.82 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.167 | 0.000 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 3 | 3 | 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 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | PHA | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |