Ray Semproch
Born: 1/7/1931 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 10/27/2024 in Cleveland, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1958-04-15 | Final Game: 1961-05-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Roman Anthony Semproch
Biography
Ray Semproch, born in 1931, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1958 to 1961. He played in an era defined by the transition from the golden age of baseball to a more competitive and commercialized sport. Semproch made his mark in Major League Baseball, holding a career record of 19-21 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.42 across his tenure. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 156 strikeouts, along with three saves.
Semproch's playing style reflected the characteristics of pitchers during the late 1950s and early 1960s, where a mix of power and precision was essential. His contributions on the mound were significant for the teams he played for, as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly evolving game. Though his career was relatively brief, the impact of his performances and the skills he showcased remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 21 | 85 | 48 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 344.0 | 360 | 169 | 39 | 136 | 156 | 4.42 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 13 | 11 | 36 | 30 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 204.3 | 211 | 89 | 58 | 92 | 3.92 | -1304.5 |
| 1959 | PHI | NL | 3 | 10 | 30 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 111.7 | 119 | 67 | 59 | 54 | 5.40 | -2100.2 |
| 1960 | DET | AL | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 29 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 4.00 | -532.2 |
| 1961 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 112 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 0.116 | 0.132 | 0.125 | 0.257 | -879.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 36 | 74 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.095 | -879.3 |
| 1959 | PHI | NL | 30 | 34 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | DET | AL | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 85 | 48 | 19 | 64 | 3 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PHI | P | 36 | 30 | 13 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | PHI | P | 30 | 18 | 6 | 21 | 1 | 4 |
| 1960 | DET | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | LAA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 85 |