Ray Battle

Born: 3/17/1918 in Rocky Mount, NC, USA

Died: 3/1/1973 in Rocky Mount, NC, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Raymond Battle

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Biography

Ray Battle, born in 1918, is an active position player known for his resilience and determination on the baseball field. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 82 games, where he has recorded 42 hits alongside 22 RBIs. Although he has yet to hit a home run, Battle's contributions at the plate are complemented by his speed, as evidenced by his single stolen base. With a batting average of 0.2, he exemplifies the challenges faced by players in the highly competitive landscape of professional baseball. As Battle continues his career, he represents a link to the game's rich history and the evolving nature of player roles in modern baseball. His journey reflects the persistence required to thrive in the sport, showcasing the abilities that go beyond raw statistics. In an era where the game is marked by powerful hitters and strategic play, Battle's presence on the roster highlights the importance of versatility and team contributions.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 210 25 42 1 2 0 22 1 20 2 0.200 0.273 0.224 0.497 -916.9

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.497 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 27.4% below 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
1944 HG NN2 36 81 10 22 0 1 0 6 0 7 1 0.272 .261 (+4%) .325 (+3%) .357 (-17%) .683 (-7%) -72.6
1945 HG NN2 46 129 15 20 1 1 0 16 1 13 1 0.155 .260 (-41%) .328 (-29%) .354 (-50%) .683 (-40%) -844.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1945 NWS HG 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 8 5 10 23 0 1
3B 64 49 43 89 12 4
SS 12 12 17 35 7 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 HG 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1944 HG 3B 33 27 24 50 6 1
1944 HG SS 1 1 2 0 1 0
1945 HG 2B 6 5 10 23 0 1
1945 HG 3B 31 22 19 39 6 3
1945 HG SS 11 11 15 35 6 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 8
Third Base 64
Shortstop 12