Buster Bray

Born: 4/1/1913 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 9/4/1982 in Evansville, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-04-18 | Final Game: 1941-05-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Clarence Wilbur Bray

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Biography

Buster Bray, born in 1913, was a professional baseball player who briefly played in Major League Baseball during the early days of the 1941 season. His career, although short-lived, saw him take the field in four games as a position player. Bray recorded one hit in his limited appearances, resulting in a batting average of .091. He also contributed one run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Bray's time in the major leagues came during a pivotal period leading up to World War II, a time when baseball faced unique challenges and changes, including the introduction of players from diverse backgrounds. Although his career spanned only a handful of games, Buster Bray's participation in the sport contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the experiences of many players who sought to make their mark in an era defined by both competition and global conflict.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	11	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.091	0.167	0.182	0.348	0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 65.3% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.348 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 50.6% 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
1941	BSN	NL	4	11	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	6	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	BSN	OF	3	0	6	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	3