Ray Demmitt

Born: 2/2/1884 in Illiopolis, IL, USA

Died: 2/19/1956 in Glen Ellyn, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-04-12 | Final Game: 1919-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles Raymond Demmitt

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Biography

Ray Demmitt was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who had a career spanning from 1909 to 1919. Primarily serving as a position player, Demmitt made a notable impact in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded play that followed. Throughout his career, he played in 498 games and achieved 419 hits, culminating in a batting average of .257. His offensive contributions included 8 home runs and 165 runs batted in, along with 42 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both with power and speed on the basepaths. Demmitt's career unfolded during a pivotal period in baseball history, as the game's popularity surged and the foundations for modern baseball were being laid. He was known for his versatility and tenacity on the field, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his consistent performance and dedication to the sport left a lasting mark during a transformative era in Major League Baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	4.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1921	4.0	4.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
498	1631	205	419	61	33	8	165	42	172	166	0.257	0.334	0.349	0.684	2047.7

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.648 across their career seasons — +5.5% above 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
1909	NYY	AL	123	427	68	105	12	12	4	30	16	55	43	0.246	.244 (+1%)	.306 (+11%)	.312 (+15%)	.618 (+13%)	1067.5
1910	SLA	AL	10	23	4	4	1	0	0	2	0	3	3	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	DET	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	CHW	AL	146	515	63	133	13	12	2	46	12	61	48	0.258	.255 (+1%)	.322 (+7%)	.339 (+1%)	.661 (+4%)	0.0
1915	CHW	AL	9	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	SLA	AL	14	53	6	15	1	2	0	7	1	0	8	0.283	.248 (+14%)	.312 (-5%)	.323 (+17%)	.635 (+6%)	16.9
1918	SLA	AL	116	405	45	114	23	5	1	61	10	38	35	0.281	.255 (+10%)	.318 (+9%)	.326 (+13%)	.645 (+11%)	796.1
1919	SLA	AL	79	202	19	48	11	2	1	19	3	14	27	0.238	.262 (-9%)	.322 (-10%)	.347 (-6%)	.670 (-8%)	-312.0