Ray Cosey, baseball player, 1980-1980

Ray Cosey

Born: 2/15/1956 in San Rafael, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-04-14 | Final Game: 1980-05-17

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Donald Ray Cosey

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Biography

Ray Cosey, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief stint in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from April 14, 1980, to May 17, 1980, during which he participated in 9 games. Although his time in the majors was short, Cosey's presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of the game during the early 1980s, a period marked by the transition from the tail end of the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach to baseball. Cosey recorded 1 hit in his major league career, resulting in a batting average of 0.111. Despite not achieving significant offensive stats, his role as a position player reflects the experiences of many athletes who aspire to reach the highest level of competition. While Cosey did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlights the dedication and perseverance required to compete at such a high level, even if only for a fleeting moment in the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 66.0% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 71.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 68.9% 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
1980 OAK AL 9 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games