Ray Corbin, baseball player, 1971-1975

Ray Corbin

Born: 2/12/1949 in Live Oak, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-04-06 | Final Game: 1975-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Alton Ray Corbin

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Biography

Ray Corbin, born in 1949, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 until his retirement in 1975. Over the course of his career, Corbin compiled a record of 36 wins and 38 losses, posting an earned run average (ERA) of 3.84. His pitching prowess was highlighted by his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 348 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his teams with 17 saves. Corbin's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of more powerful hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Corbin was able to adapt to the changing landscape of the game. His contributions as both a starting pitcher and a reliever showcased his value to his teams during the early 1970s, a time when pitching was becoming increasingly specialized. Although his career was relatively brief, Corbin's performance left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, and he remains a respected figure among fans and historians of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
36 38 181 63 12 3 17 652.3 638 278 59 261 348 3.84 0

Career ERA 3.84 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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
1971 MIN AL 8 11 52 11 2 0 3 140.3 141 64 70 83 4.10 3.47 (-18%) -4043.5
1972 MIN AL 8 9 31 19 5 3 0 161.7 135 47 53 83 2.62 3.26 (+20%) -701.6
1973 MIN AL 8 5 51 7 1 0 14 148.3 124 50 60 83 3.03 3.75 (+19%) 1419.2
1974 MIN AL 7 6 29 15 1 0 0 112.3 133 66 40 50 5.29 3.63 (-46%) -387.5
1975 MIN AL 5 7 18 11 3 0 0 89.7 105 51 38 49 5.12 3.71 (-38%) -2297.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
184 83 4 11 1 0 0 4 0 4 36 0.133 0.172 0.145 0.317 -517.5

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 47.6% below league average.

Career OBP .172 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 46.3% below league average.

Career SLG .145 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 60.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.317 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 54.0% 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 MIN AL 52 34 3 7 0 0 0 2 0 2 17 0.206 — — — — 0.0
1972 MIN AL 34 49 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 2 19 0.082 — — — — -517.5
1973 MIN AL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 MIN AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 MIN AL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 181 63 49 99 13 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 MIN P 52 11 7 30 2 0
1972 MIN P 31 19 12 16 4 1
1973 MIN P 51 7 13 16 2 0
1974 MIN P 29 15 11 21 3 1
1975 MIN P 18 11 6 16 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 181

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
North Florida Community College Madison FL 1967