Ray Stephens, baseball player, 1990-1992

Ray Stephens

Born: 9/22/1962 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-09-20 | Final Game: 1992-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Carl Ray Stephens

Biography

Ray Stephens was a professional baseball player born in 1962, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily during the early 1990s. His career spanned from 1990 to 1992, during which he appeared in 19 games. As a position player, he contributed to his teams with a total of 6 hits, including 1 home run and 1 run batted in (RBI), while finishing his career with a batting average of .171. Despite the limited opportunities on the field, Stephens made his mark during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by the increased commercialization of the sport and the gradual shift towards power hitting. Stephens' playing style reflected the competitive nature of the time, where players often juggled the demands of traditional skills with evolving strategies in the game. While his career statistics may not have placed him among the more prominent figures of his era, his journey through the majors serves as a testament to the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level. After retiring in 1992, Stephens left behind a brief but notable presence in the annals of baseball history, exemplifying the hard work that characterizes many players who strive for success in the sport.

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 0.171 0.194 0.286 0.480 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 17 10 59 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by 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