Bugs Raymond
Born: 2/24/1882 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 9/7/1912 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1904-09-23 | Final Game: 1911-06-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Arthur Lawrence Raymond
Biography
Bugs Raymond was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1904 to 1911. Born in 1882, Raymond made a significant impact during the early years of the sport, a time when baseball was evolving and becoming more popular among the American public. He was known for his impressive pitching skills, finishing his career with a record of 45-57 and an earned run average (ERA) of 2.49, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum. Over the course of his career, he struck out 401 batters and recorded 2 saves, highlighting his effectiveness on the mound.
Raymond's era was characterized by a transition in baseball, as teams began to prioritize pitching prowess in their strategies. His contributions to the game were marked by a competitive spirit and a dedication to the craft of pitching. Although he may not have accumulated overwhelming wins, his ERA indicates that he was often able to limit scoring, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Bugs Raymond remains a significant figure in the history of baseball, remembered for his contributions during a formative period in the sport's development.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 57 | 136 | 95 | 57 | 9 | 2 | 854.7 | 724 | 236 | 15 | 282 | 401 | 2.49 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3.07 | -161.8 |
| 1907 | STL | NL | 2 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 64.7 | 56 | 12 | 21 | 34 | 1.67 | - |
| 1908 | STL | NL | 15 | 25 | 48 | 37 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 324.3 | 236 | 73 | 95 | 145 | 2.03 | - |
| 1909 | NY1 | NL | 18 | 12 | 39 | 30 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 270.0 | 239 | 74 | 87 | 121 | 2.47 | -1159.0 |
| 1910 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 11 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 99.3 | 106 | 42 | 40 | 55 | 3.81 | -379.6 |
| 1911 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 81.7 | 73 | 30 | 33 | 39 | 3.31 | 224.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | 263 | 12 | 42 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 87 | 0.160 | 0.211 | 0.198 | 0.408 | -814.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | DET | AL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | STL | NL | 8 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | STL | NL | 48 | 90 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 0.189 | -353.5 |
| 1909 | NY1 | NL | 39 | 89 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 33 | 0.146 | -461.1 |
| 1910 | NY1 | NL | 19 | 32 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.156 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | NY1 | NL | 17 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 136 | 86 | 37 | 279 | 20 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | DET | P | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | SLN | P | 8 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1908 | SLN | P | 48 | 37 | 12 | 108 | 8 | 1 |
| 1909 | NY1 | P | 39 | 30 | 8 | 86 | 9 | 2 |
| 1910 | NY1 | P | 19 | 11 | 3 | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| 1911 | NY1 | P | 17 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 135 |