Ray Dobens

Born: 7/28/1906 in Nashua, NH, USA

Died: 4/21/1980 in Stuart, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-07-07 | Final Game: 1929-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Raymond Joseph Dobens

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Biography

Ray Dobens, born in 1906, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but intriguing period from 1929 to 1929. Though his time in Major League Baseball was limited to just 11 games, Dobens made a notable impact during his tenure as a position player. He showcased a keen batting ability, finishing his career with a remarkable .375 batting average, having recorded 3 hits in 8 at-bats. His performance included 1 run batted in, reflecting his capacity to contribute to his team's offensive efforts, even in a limited capacity. Playing during the late 1920s, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more power-oriented style, Dobens' brief stint in the majors allowed him to witness the evolution of baseball firsthand. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his batting average and overall performance in the limited opportunities he received highlight his potential and skill as a player. Although Dobens' career was short-lived, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the many athletes whose contributions may have been overshadowed by the more prominent stars of the era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	11	2	0	0	0	28.3	32	12	0	9	4	3.81	0

Career ERA 3.81 vs. league average 4.60 across their career seasons — 17.1% better 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
1929	BOS	AL	0	0	11	2	0	0	0	28.3	32	12	9	4	3.81	4.60 (+17%)	341.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	8	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.375	0.375	0.375	0.750	0.0

Career AVG .375 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — +29.6% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.750 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — near 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
1929	BOS	AL	11	8	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	0	2	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1929	BOS	P	11	0	2	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
College of the Holy Cross	Worcester	MA	1926, 1927, 1928, 1929