Ray Webster, baseball player, 1959-1960

Ray Webster

Born: 11/15/1937 in Grass Valley, CA, USA

Died: 6/3/2020 in Browns Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-04-17 | Final Game: 1960-05-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Raymond George Webster

Biography

Ray Webster, born in 1937, was a position player who had a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1960. His time in the majors coincided with a transitional period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the 1950s and the early 1960s, when the game was moving towards a more power-hitting era. Webster played a total of 47 games, where he demonstrated his versatility and determination on the field. Throughout his career, Webster recorded 15 hits, including 2 home runs and 11 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .195. His contributions to his teams, while modest in terms of raw statistics, reflected the spirit of many players during this era who fought for their place in the league amidst increasing competition and evolving playing styles. Although he finished his career with 1 stolen base, Webster's presence in the game during this time remains a part of baseball's rich historical tapestry.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 77 11 15 2 1 2 11 1 6 7 0.195 0.250 0.325 0.575 -235.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 25 11 29 38 5 11
3B 4 4 6 8 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 25
Third Base 4