Ray Stephens
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1992)
Ray Stephens was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers, a span of 3 seasons. In 19 career games, he hit .171 with 6 hits, 1 home runs, and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-09-20
- Last Game
- 1992-10-03
Full name: Carl Ray Stephens
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 35 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .171 | .194 | .286 | .480 | 0 |
Career AVG .171 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.
Career OBP .194 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.
Career SLG .286 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.
Career OPS .480 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SLN | NL | 5 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SLN | NL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 8 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 19 | 35 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (19 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .143 |
| Away | 10 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .190 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-03 | TEX | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-10-02 | TEX | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-10-01 | TEX | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-27 | TEX | SEA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992-09-22 | TEX | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-09-18 | TEX | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-08-04 | TEX | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-08-01 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-10-06 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-10-05 | STL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 17 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | PHI | NL | $179,000 |
| 1990 | SLN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $279,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Georgia College | Cochran | GA | 1983 |
| Cleveland State Community College | Cleveland | TN | 1984 |
| Troy University | Troy | AL | 1985 |
Ray Stephens: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 20, 1990 and the final game on October 3, 1992, Ray Stephens built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the St. Louis Cardinals (1990 through 1991) and the Texas Rangers (1992). Listed as a catcher, Stephens batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds. Stephens was born on September 22, 1962, in Houston, TX, USA. The bio lists the given name Carl Ray.
Stephens's career batting table shows 19 games, 35 at bats and 6 hits, a .171 average, plus 1 home run and 1 RBI. Reaching base at a .194 clip and slugging .286, Stephens finished with a .480 OPS. Measured against the leagues Stephens played in, the .171 career average compares with a .256 league average over the same seasons, 33.2% below the league. No season topped the 2 hits of 1990. The best average in the busiest seasons was .154, in 1992.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ray Stephens
- What years did Ray Stephens play?
- Ray Stephens played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992.
- Was Ray Stephens a pitcher?
- No. Ray Stephens was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ray Stephens hit?
- Ray Stephens hit 1 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What was Ray Stephens's career batting average?
- Ray Stephens batted .171 over his career, with 6 hits in 35 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ray Stephens have?
- Ray Stephens drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Ray Stephens in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ray Stephens has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.