Ray Stoviak, baseball player, 1938-1938

Ray Stoviak

Born: 6/6/1915 in Scottdale, PA, USA

Died: 2/23/1998 in Nicoya, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

MLB Debut: 1938-06-05 | Final Game: 1938-08-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Raymond Thomas Stoviak

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Biography

Ray Stoviak was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief stint in 1938. His career, which spanned from June 5 to August 7 of that year, was marked by a total of 10 games played. Primarily positioned as a position player, Stoviak faced the challenges of a highly competitive era in baseball, characterized by the tail end of the Great Depression and the prelude to World War II, when many players were vying for limited opportunities. Despite his limited playing time, Stoviak's presence in the Major Leagues is a testament to the aspirations and dreams of many athletes during that period. His career statistics reflect the challenges he encountered on the field, as he finished with 0 hits, 0 home runs, 0 RBIs, and a batting average of 0.0. While his playing numbers may not tell the full story of his abilities, Stoviak remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journey of players who pursued their passion in an era filled with uncertainty.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1938 PHI NL 10 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 0 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 PHI OF 4 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Villanova University Villanova PA 1936, 1937, 1938