Ray Soff
Born: 10/31/1958 in Adrian, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1986-07-17 | Final Game: 1987-05-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Raymond John Soff
Biography
Ray Soff, born in 1958, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 17, 1986, to May 28, 1987. During his brief time in Major League Baseball, Soff played for the team that recognized his potential on the mound, showcasing his skills during a transitional period in the sport characterized by the end of the deadball era and the early stages of a more offensive-oriented game.
Soff finished his career with a record of 5-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.19 across his appearances. He recorded a total of 31 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to challenge hitters despite not recording any saves. While his time in the majors was short-lived, Soff's contributions on the field remain a testament to the competitive spirit of pitchers of his era, who often navigated the complexities of a rapidly evolving game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.7 | 55 | 25 | 7 | 18 | 31 | 4.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | STL | NL | 4 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 37 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 3.29 | - |
| 1987 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 6.46 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | STL | NL | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | STL | NL | 12 | 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 | 42 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SLN | P | 30 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | SLN | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 42 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SLN | NL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $60,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | MI | 1977, 1978, 1979 |