Ray Culp, baseball player, 1963-1973

Ray Culp

Born: 8/6/1941 in Elgin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-04-10 | Final Game: 1973-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Raymond Leonard Culp

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Biography

Ray Culp was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 1963 to 1973. Born in 1941, he made his Major League Baseball debut in an era marked by a growing emphasis on pitching prowess. Culp finished his career with a record of 122-101 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.58, showcasing his ability to compete effectively on the mound. Over the course of his career, he struck out 1,411 batters, a testament to his skill in overpowering hitters. Culp also recorded one save, further highlighting his versatility as a pitcher. Culp's contributions to the game were recognized early on when he was named the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year. He earned two All-Star selections, solidifying his status among the elite pitchers of his time. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure, Culp played a significant role in a league that was transitioning through the late 1960s and early 1970s, an era that saw a mix of pitching dominance and offensive breakthroughs. His legacy endures as a skilled pitcher who navigated the challenges of his era with notable success.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
122 101 322 268 80 22 1 1898.3 1677 755 188 752 1411 3.58 0

Career ERA 3.58 vs. league average 3.49 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
1963 PHI NL 14 11 34 30 10 5 0 203.3 148 67 102 176 2.97 3.46 (+14%) 840.0
1964 PHI NL 8 7 30 19 3 1 0 135.0 139 62 56 96 4.13 3.58 (-15%) -1395.1
1965 PHI NL 14 10 33 30 11 2 0 204.3 188 73 78 134 3.22 3.50 (+8%) 431.9
1966 PHI NL 7 4 34 12 1 0 1 110.7 106 62 53 100 5.04 3.52 (-43%) -3070.8
1967 CHC NL 8 11 30 22 4 1 0 152.7 138 66 59 111 3.89 3.30 (-18%) -
1968 BOS AL 16 6 35 30 11 6 0 216.3 166 70 82 190 2.91 2.98 (+2%) 55.8
1969 BOS AL 17 8 32 32 9 2 0 227.0 195 96 79 172 3.81 3.61 (-5%) 383.7
1970 BOS AL 17 14 33 33 15 1 0 251.3 211 85 91 197 3.04 3.89 (+22%) 3037.6
1971 BOS AL 14 16 35 35 12 3 0 242.3 236 97 67 151 3.60 3.47 (-4%) 1564.1
1972 BOS AL 5 8 16 16 4 1 0 105.0 104 52 53 52 4.46 3.26 (-37%) -1971.1
1973 BOS AL 2 6 10 9 0 0 0 50.3 46 25 32 32 4.47 3.75 (-19%) -2566.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
322 602 40 74 8 2 1 34 0 26 292 0.123 0.161 0.148 0.308 -4363.7

Career AVG .123 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 50.4% below league average.

Career OBP .161 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career SLG .148 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 59.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.308 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 54.8% 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
1963 PHI NL 34 66 4 9 1 0 0 4 0 3 29 0.136 .246 (-45%) .308 (-44%) .371 (-59%) .680 (-52%) -547.7
1964 PHI NL 30 44 1 5 0 0 0 2 0 2 24 0.114 — — — — 0.0
1965 PHI NL 33 68 7 6 1 0 0 3 0 4 28 0.088 .245 (-64%) .310 (-55%) .371 (-72%) .682 (-65%) -702.1
1966 PHI NL 34 26 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 17 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1967 CHC NL 30 51 4 5 0 2 0 5 0 0 29 0.098 .242 (-60%) .306 (-68%) .357 (-51%) .663 (-59%) -484.6
1968 BOS AL 35 70 4 8 1 0 0 3 0 3 38 0.114 .236 (-52%) .298 (-46%) .340 (-62%) .638 (-55%) -572.4
1969 BOS AL 32 79 9 12 4 0 1 5 0 4 33 0.152 .248 (-39%) .320 (-40%) .369 (-35%) .689 (-37%) -493.9
1970 BOS AL 33 97 3 12 1 0 0 4 0 3 39 0.124 .253 (-51%) .325 (-54%) .385 (-65%) .711 (-60%) -971.4
1971 BOS AL 35 68 5 8 0 0 0 5 0 6 40 0.118 .249 (-53%) .316 (-40%) .365 (-68%) .682 (-55%) -591.5
1972 BOS AL 16 33 3 7 0 0 0 2 0 1 15 0.212 — — — — 0.0
1973 BOS AL 10 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 322 268 135 237 22 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 PHI P 34 30 13 27 0 3
1964 PHI P 30 19 10 20 2 0
1965 PHI P 33 30 19 24 0 2
1966 PHI P 34 12 3 14 2 0
1967 CHN P 30 22 7 21 1 2
1968 BOS P 35 30 15 23 0 1
1969 BOS P 32 32 20 31 8 1
1970 BOS P 33 33 22 24 5 4
1971 BOS P 35 35 8 32 3 1
1972 BOS P 16 16 12 14 0 1
1973 BOS P 10 9 6 7 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 322

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1963 TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1963 Rookie of the Year NL 3rd 1.0 20 1