Ray Busse, baseball player, 1971-1974

Ray Busse

Born: 9/25/1948 in Daytona Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-07-24 | Final Game: 1974-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Raymond Edward Busse

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Biography

Ray Busse, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during his career from 1971 to 1974. He made his mark in Major League Baseball amidst a shifting landscape that saw the game evolving in terms of talent and competition. Over the course of his career, Busse appeared in 68 games, where he recorded 23 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 9 RBIs. His batting average settled at .148, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during a time when pitching dominated much of the game. Busse's tenure in the majors was brief, but he demonstrated determination and resilience while navigating the complexities of professional baseball. Although he did not steal any bases, his contributions to his teams extended beyond statistics; he was known for his work ethic and ability to adapt to various roles on the field. His career spanned a period just before the onset of the more power-driven style of play that would characterize the late 1970s and beyond, marking him as a player who experienced the transition of the game during a pivotal era in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
68 155 12 23 8 2 2 9 0 11 54 0.148 0.205 0.265 0.469 -303.2

Career AVG .148 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 41.7% below league average.

Career OBP .205 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.469 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 32.3% 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
1971 HOU NL 10 34 2 5 3 0 0 4 0 2 9 0.147 — — — — 0.0
1973 STL NL 24 70 6 10 4 2 2 5 0 5 21 0.143 .256 (-44%) .325 (-38%) .378 (-9%) .703 (-23%) -303.2
1973 HOU NL 15 17 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0.059 — — — — -303.2
1974 HOU NL 19 34 3 7 1 0 0 0 0 3 12 0.206 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 14 10 6 26 4 2
SS 33 26 38 81 12 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 HOU 3B 3 3 3 6 1 0
1971 HOU SS 5 5 4 9 1 0
1973 SLN SS 23 20 32 65 11 16
1973 HOU 3B 3 1 1 3 0 1
1973 HOU SS 5 1 2 7 0 1
1974 HOU 3B 8 6 2 17 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 14
Shortstop 33

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Daytona Beach Community College Daytona Beach FL 1967