Jim Tray
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
Jim Tray was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the Indianapolis Hoosiers. In 6 career games, he hit .286 with 6 hits.
- 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 7/28/1905 in Jackson, MI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-09-06
- Last Game
- 1884-09-21
Full name: James Tray
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 | .286 | .348 | .286 | .634 | 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 .634 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | IN2 | AA | 6 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
| First Base | 2 |
Jim Tray: the record in brief
Jim Tray played a first major league game on September 6, 1884 and a last one on September 21, 1884. Tray spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Indianapolis Hoosiers. At 5 feet, 11 inches and 180 pounds, Tray is listed as a catcher. The recorded birth is February 14, 1860, in Jackson, MI, USA. Tray's death is recorded on July 28, 1905, in Jackson, MI, USA. Jim Tray was the playing name; the full given name is James.
Tray collected 6 hits in 21 at bats across 6 games, good for a .286 batting average. Over the seasons Tray played, league hitters batted .243; the .286 career figure is 17.4% above that. The season table holds a single row: 1884 with the Indianapolis Hoosiers, 6 games, 21 at bats and 6 hits.
Most of Tray's defensive work, 4 games, came at catcher; the rest of the position table shows first base (2).
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Tray
- Was Jim Tray a pitcher?
- No. Jim Tray was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jim Tray hit?
- Jim Tray hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Jim Tray play for?
- Jim Tray played for one team, the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1884).
- What were Jim Tray's career stats?
- In 6 games, Jim Tray had 6 hits and 2 runs, with a .286 batting average.
- What position did Jim Tray play?
- Jim Tray played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Tray and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Tray was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Jim Tray's career batting average?
- Jim Tray batted .286 over his career, with 6 hits in 21 at bats.
- Is Jim Tray in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Tray has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.