Ray Fontenot, baseball player, 1983-1986

Ray Fontenot

Born: 8/8/1957 in Lake Charles, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-06-30 | Final Game: 1986-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Silton Ray Fontenot

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Biography

Ray Fontenot, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1986. Over the course of his career, Fontenot showcased his talents with a record of 25 wins and 26 losses. He maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.03, demonstrating his ability to compete at a high level during a period characterized by a mix of offensive power and emerging pitching talent. Fontenot was known for his versatility on the mound, accumulating 216 strikeouts and contributing 2 saves throughout his tenure in the league. His playing style reflected the evolving approaches to pitching in the 1980s, where strikeouts became a more prominent part of a pitcher's arsenal. Though Fontenot's career was relatively brief, he left his mark in a competitive era, navigating the challenges of a league that was beginning to emphasize power hitting while still honoring the art of pitching. After retiring from professional play, Fontenot remained a respected figure in the baseball community, celebrated for his contributions to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 26 145 62 3 1 2 493.7 551 221 42 153 216 4.03 0

Career ERA 4.03 vs. league average 3.89 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
1983 NYY AL 8 2 15 15 3 1 0 97.3 101 36 25 27 3.33 3.87 (+14%) -
1984 NYY AL 8 9 35 24 0 0 0 169.3 189 68 58 85 3.61 3.81 (+5%) -
1985 CHC NL 6 10 38 23 0 0 0 154.7 177 75 45 70 4.36 3.89 (-12%) -
1986 CHC NL 3 5 42 0 0 0 2 56.0 57 24 21 24 3.86 3.97 (+3%) -
1986 MIN AL 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 16.3 27 18 4 10 9.92 3.97 (-150%) -435.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
145 48 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 0.062 0.062 0.062 0.125 0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 75.9% below league average.

Career OBP .062 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 80.7% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 84.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 82.5% 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
1983 NYY AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 NYY AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 CHC NL 38 41 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0.049 — — — — 0.0
1986 CHC NL 42 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1986 MIN AL 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 145 62 19 95 10 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 NYA P 15 15 3 19 1 1
1984 NYA P 35 24 6 28 3 1
1985 CHN P 38 23 6 35 1 3
1986 CHN P 42 0 2 10 5 0
1986 MIN P 15 0 2 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 145

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 CHN NL $240,000
1985 CHN NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $440,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
McNeese State University Lake Charles LA 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979