Jim Tray

Born: 2/14/1860 in Jackson, MI, USA

Died: 7/28/1905 in Jackson, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-09-06 | Final Game: 1884-09-21

Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Tray

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Biography

Jim Tray, born in 1860, was a position player who graced the field during the early days of professional baseball. His career spanned from 1884 to September 6 of the same year, a brief but notable period in the sport’s history. Tray played a total of 6 games, where he showcased his batting prowess with a respectable .286 batting average, recording 6 hits over his limited playing time. Though he did not achieve any home runs or RBIs, his ability to make contact with the ball in the nascent stages of the league is a testament to his capabilities as a player during an era that was just beginning to embrace the modern game. Despite the brevity of his career, Tray's contributions came at a time when baseball was transitioning from the informal, local games of the late 19th century to a more organized professional sport. This period was characterized by its competitive spirit and the establishment of a formal league structure, setting the stage for future generations of players. Though not widely remembered today, Jim Tray remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the many athletes who played in the formative years of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	21	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.286	0.348	0.286	0.634	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +17.4% above league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +24.7% above league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.634 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — near 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
1884	IN2	AA	6	21	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	20	0	0	0
C	4	0	25	5	5	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	IN2	1B	2	0	20	0	0	0
1884	IN2	C	4	0	25	5	5	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	4
First Base	2