Ray Francis, baseball player, 1922-1925

Ray Francis

Born: 3/8/1893 in Sherman, TX, USA

Died: 7/6/1934 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-18 | Final Game: 1925-06-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Ray James Francis

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Biography

Ray Francis was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1893, whose career spanned from 1922 to June 10, 1925. He played during a transitional period in baseball, shifting from the deadball era to the more offensively charged environment of the 1920s. Francis made his mark in Major League Baseball with a record of 12 wins and 28 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.65. Over the course of his career, he recorded 96 strikeouts and notched 3 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's pitching staff. Francis's playing style reflected the typical approach of pitchers during his era, where strategy and control were paramount. Although he faced challenges in securing a winning record, his contributions on the mound were significant as he navigated the evolving landscape of baseball. While not a household name, Ray Francis remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, representing the determination and skill of pitchers in a time of great change in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 28 82 36 15 2 3 337.0 409 174 12 110 96 4.65 0

Career ERA 4.65 vs. league average 4.26 across their career seasons — 9.1% 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
1922 WSN AL 7 18 39 26 15 2 2 225.0 265 107 66 64 4.28 4.18 (-2%) -
1923 DET AL 5 8 33 6 0 0 1 79.3 95 39 28 27 4.42 4.03 (-10%) 285.9
1925 NYY AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.7 5 4 3 1 7.71 — -
1925 BOS AL 0 2 6 4 0 0 0 28.0 44 24 13 4 7.71 4.55 (-69%) -1167.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
86 107 7 17 2 0 0 4 0 7 24 0.159 0.211 0.178 0.388 -616.9

Career AVG .159 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 39.3% below league average.

Career SLG .178 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.388 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 47.9% 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
1922 WSN AL 39 78 2 13 2 0 0 3 0 5 15 0.167 .285 (-42%) .345 (-37%) .397 (-52%) .743 (-45%) -616.9
1923 DET AL 37 21 5 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1925 NYY AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1925 BOS AL 6 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 82 0 14 81 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 WS1 P 39 0 10 54 5 2
1923 DET P 33 0 2 19 0 1
1925 NYA P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1925 BOS P 6 0 2 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 82