Ray Gardner, baseball player, 1929-1930

Ray Gardner

Born: 10/25/1901 in Frederick, MD, USA

Died: 5/3/1968 in Frederick, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-16 | Final Game: 1930-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Raymond Vincent Gardner

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Biography

Ray Gardner was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who played in Major League Baseball from 1929 until 1930. A versatile position player, Gardner made an impact during his brief career, appearing in 115 games. He recorded 68 hits, including a home run, and amassed 25 RBIs, finishing with a respectable batting average of .253. His speed on the bases was notable as he successfully stole 10 bases, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team’s offensive strategies. Gardner played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a new phase of offensive dynamism. While his career was relatively short and he faced stiff competition, his contributions as a player were significant in the context of the late 1920s and early 1930s, a time when the game was beginning to embrace a more aggressive style of play. Despite his limited time in the spotlight, Ray Gardner remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the diverse tapestry of players who have shaped the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
115 269 35 68 3 2 1 25 10 29 16 0.253 0.326 0.290 0.615 -773.3

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.776 across their career seasons — 20.7% 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
1929 CLE AL 82 256 28 67 3 2 1 24 10 29 16 0.262 .289 (-10%) .353 (-5%) .415 (-28%) .769 (-17%) -773.3
1930 CLE AL 33 13 7 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.077 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 0 3 3 0 0
3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
SS 104 0 187 259 26 51

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 CLE SS 82 0 175 240 21 50
1930 CLE 2B 5 0 3 3 0 0
1930 CLE 3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1930 CLE SS 22 0 12 19 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 5
Third Base 1
Shortstop 104