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
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |