Ray Daviault

Born: 5/27/1934 in Montreal, QC, CAN

Died: 11/6/2020 in Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, QC, CAN

MLB Debut: 1962-04-13 | Final Game: 1962-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Raymond Joseph Robert Daviault

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Biography

Ray Daviault was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1934, whose career spanned a brief yet notable period from 1962. He made his Major League debut on April 13, 1962, and continued to play until September 30 of the same year. During his time in the league, Daviault recorded a win-loss record of 1-5 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.22. He struck out a total of 51 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not achieve any saves throughout his career. Daviault's stint in Major League Baseball came during a transformative era in the sport, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. While his career was relatively short and did not feature extensive success, he contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His experiences on the mound reflected the challenges faced by many pitchers of his time, as they navigated the evolving strategies and dynamics of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	5	36	3	0	0	0	81.0	92	56	14	48	51	6.22	0

Career ERA 6.22 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 57.3% 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
1962	NYN	NL	1	5	36	3	0	0	0	81.0	92	56	48	51	6.22	3.96 (-57%)	-3243.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
36	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0.067	0.125	0.067	0.192	0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 74.1% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.

Career SLG .067 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 83.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.192 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 73.4% 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
1962	NYN	NL	36	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	36	3	9	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	NYN	P	36	3	9	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	36