Ray French, baseball player, 1920-1924

Ray French

Born: 1/9/1895 in Alameda, CA, USA

Died: 4/3/1978 in Alameda, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-17 | Final Game: 1924-07-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Raymond Edward French

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Biography

Ray French, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 1920s. His career spanned from 1920 until his final game on July 10, 1924. Playing primarily as a position player, French participated in 82 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 36 hits and garnered 19 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .193. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 3 stolen bases, showcasing a degree of speed on the basepaths. Competing during an era characterized by a transitioning game, French played in a time when offensive production was evolving, but still heavily influenced by the strategies of the deadball era. His career, while not filled with standout statistics, reflects the grit and determination of players during this formative period in baseball history. French's experiences on the field provided insight into the challenges and dynamics of the game in the 1920s, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball's past.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
14.0 13.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 2.0 0 0.077 0.143 0.077 0.220

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1934 14.0 13.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 2.0 0 0.077 0.143 0.077 0.220

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 187 29 36 6 1 0 19 3 14 21 0.193 0.252 0.235 0.488 -1061.8

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career OBP .252 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.488 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 32.5% 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
1920 NYY AL 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1923 BRO NL 43 73 14 16 2 1 0 7 0 4 7 0.219 .282 (-23%) .344 (-22%) .390 (-30%) .734 (-26%) -338.4
1924 CHW AL 37 112 13 20 4 0 0 11 3 10 13 0.179 .283 (-37%) .345 (-29%) .389 (-45%) .734 (-37%) -723.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 2 1 0 0
SS 59 0 80 173 29 26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 NYA SS 1 0 1 0 1 0
1923 BRO SS 30 0 43 82 18 17
1924 CHA 2B 3 0 2 1 0 0
1924 CHA SS 28 0 36 91 10 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Shortstop 59