Ray Crone, baseball player, 1954-1958

Ray Crone

Born: 8/7/1931 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-13 | Final Game: 1958-07-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Raymond Hayes Crone

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Biography

Ray Crone was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1958. Born in 1931, Crone made his mark during a transitional era in the sport, navigating the competitive landscape of the mid-20th century while showcasing his skills on the mound. Over the course of his career, he recorded a balanced win-loss record of 30-30, demonstrating both resilience and capability in a demanding role. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.87, Crone proved to be a reliable presence for his teams, effectively managing opposing batters. Crone's career featured 260 strikeouts, underscoring his ability to miss bats and contribute significantly to his team's pitching efforts. Additionally, he registered four saves, indicating his versatility as a pitcher who could step up in high-pressure situations. His contributions came during an era characterized by fierce competition and evolving strategies in baseball, and his performance left a lasting impression in the annals of baseball history. After his playing days concluded on July 14, 1958, Crone's legacy as a dedicated pitcher remained a testament to the spirit and tenacity of the game during that era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
30 30 137 61 17 1 4 546.0 554 235 60 173 260 3.87 0

Career ERA 3.87 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — near 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
1954 ATL NL 1 0 19 2 1 0 1 49.0 44 11 19 33 2.02 3.90 (+48%) -
1955 ATL NL 10 9 33 15 6 1 0 140.3 117 54 42 76 3.46 4.00 (+13%) -
1956 ATL NL 11 10 35 21 6 0 2 169.7 173 73 44 73 3.87 3.96 (+2%) -
1957 ATL NL 3 1 11 5 2 0 0 42.3 54 21 15 15 4.46 3.83 (-16%) -
1957 NY1 NL 4 8 25 17 2 0 1 120.7 131 58 40 56 4.33 3.83 (-13%) 156.3
1958 SFG NL 1 2 14 1 0 0 0 24.0 35 18 13 7 6.75 3.86 (-75%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
137 156 10 18 2 0 0 5 0 16 52 0.115 0.198 0.128 0.326 -377.6

Career AVG .115 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career OBP .198 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career SLG .128 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 67.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.326 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 54.9% 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
1954 ATL NL 19 10 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1955 ATL NL 33 44 4 7 0 0 0 1 0 3 9 0.159 — — — — 0.0
1956 ATL NL 35 49 4 6 1 0 0 2 0 8 18 0.122 — — — — -377.6
1957 ATL NL 11 11 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1957 NY1 NL 25 40 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 18 0.025 — — — — 0.0
1958 SFG NL 14 2 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 137 61 38 95 1 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 ML1 P 19 2 1 7 0 0
1955 ML1 P 33 15 11 19 0 5
1956 ML1 P 35 21 15 23 1 2
1957 ML1 P 11 5 3 10 0 2
1957 NY1 P 25 17 8 32 0 2
1958 SFN P 14 1 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 137