Ray Bare

Born: 4/15/1949 in Miami, FL, USA

Died: 3/29/1994 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-07-30 | Final Game: 1977-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Raymond Douglas Bare

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Biography

Ray Bare was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1949, who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 until his retirement on May 3, 1977. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 16 wins and 26 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.79. Bare was known for his ability to strike batters out, finishing his career with a total of 145 strikeouts. He also recorded 1 save during his time in the league, showcasing his versatility on the mound. Bare's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing importance of specialized roles in the bullpen. Despite not achieving the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Bare contributed to his teams with his competitive spirit and determination. His tenure in the league, although relatively brief, reflected the challenges faced by many pitchers of his era in the pursuit of success in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
16	26	88	49	9	3	1	340.0	398	181	28	120	145	4.79	0

Career ERA 4.79 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — 31.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1972	STL	NL	0	1	14	0	0	0	1	16.7	18	1	6	5	0.54	3.26 (+83%)	-
1974	STL	NL	1	2	10	3	0	0	0	24.3	25	16	9	6	5.92	3.63 (-63%)	-
1975	DET	AL	8	13	29	21	6	1	0	150.7	174	75	47	71	4.48	3.71 (-21%)	961.1
1976	DET	AL	7	8	30	21	3	2	0	134.0	157	69	51	59	4.63	3.51 (-32%)	-2205.9
1977	DET	AL	0	2	5	4	0	0	0	14.3	24	20	7	4	12.56	4.00 (-214%)	-850.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
88	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 46.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1972	STL	NL	14	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1974	STL	NL	10	5	1	1	1	4	0.200	—	—	—	—
1975	DET	AL	29	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1976	DET	AL	30	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1977	DET	AL	5	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—