Ray Searage
Born: 5/1/1955 in Freeport, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-06-11 | Final Game: 1990-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Raymond Mark Searage
Biography
Ray Searage, born in 1955, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1981 to 1990. Searage was known for his competitive spirit and ability to perform in critical situations, which was reflected in his career statistics. He finished his playing days with a record of 11-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.5. Over the course of his career, he recorded 193 strikeouts and collected 11 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a relief pitcher.
Searage played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and an evolving game strategy that increasingly relied on bullpen depth. While his career numbers may not place him among the all-time greats, Searage's contributions to his teams and his steady presence on the mound earned him respect among his peers and fans alike. After retiring, he transitioned into coaching, where he continued to influence the game and mentor young pitchers, further cementing his legacy within the baseball community.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 13 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 287.7 | 267 | 112 | 22 | 137 | 193 | 3.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36.7 | 34 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 3.68 | -225.4 |
| 1984 | ATL | AL | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 38.3 | 20 | 3 | 16 | 29 | 0.70 | - |
| 1985 | ATL | AL | 1 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 38.0 | 54 | 25 | 24 | 36 | 5.92 | - |
| 1986 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 15 | 2 | 19 | 26 | 0.62 | - |
| 1986 | ATL | AL | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22.0 | 29 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 6.95 | - |
| 1987 | CHW | AL | 2 | 3 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 55.7 | 56 | 26 | 24 | 33 | 4.20 | - |
| 1989 | LAD | NL | 3 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 29 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 3.53 | - |
| 1990 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 2.78 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | ATL | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | ATL | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CHW | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | ATL | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CHW | AL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | LAD | NL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | LAD | NL | 29 | 2 | 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 | 254 | 0 | 15 | 45 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NYN | P | 26 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | ML4 | P | 21 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | ML4 | P | 33 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | CHA | P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | ML4 | P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | CHA | P | 58 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | LAN | P | 41 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | LAN | P | 29 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 254 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | LAN | NL | $342,500 |
| 1989 | LAN | NL | $141,000 |
| 1987 | CHA | AL | $125,000 |
| 1986 | ML4 | AL | $121,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $730,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty State College | West Liberty | WV | 1975, 1976 |