Ray Flaskamper

Born: 10/31/1901 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 2/3/1978 in Terrell Hills, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-08-16 | Final Game: 1927-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Raymond Harold Flaskamper

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Biography

Ray Flaskamper, born in 1901, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball from August 16, 1927, to October 2 of the same year. Flaskamper's tenure in the big leagues was marked by a total of 26 games, in which he recorded 21 hits and accumulated 6 runs batted in (RBIs). Despite finishing with a batting average of .221 and no home runs, his ability to contribute offensively in a limited role showcased his skill during an era when baseball was transitioning from the lively ball period into the more competitive landscape of the late 1920s. Flaskamper's career coincided with a time when the game was evolving, with an increasing emphasis on power hitting and pitching talent. Although he did not achieve the statistical milestones that would define a long and illustrious career, his participation in the majors during this dynamic period reflects the competitive spirit and challenges faced by players of his time. His journey through the league, albeit short, serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who contributed to the fabric of baseball history, each leaving their mark, however small, on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	95	12	21	5	0	0	6	0	3	8	0.221	0.260	0.274	0.534	-451.7

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.534 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 27.6% 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
1927	CHW	AL	26	95	12	21	5	0	0	6	0	3	8	0.221	.282 (-22%)	.344 (-25%)	.392 (-30%)	.736 (-28%)	-451.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	25	0	55	70	5	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1927	CHA	SS	25	0	55	70	5	10

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	25