Chummy Gray

Born: 7/17/1873 in Rockland, ME, USA

Died: 8/14/1913 in Rockland, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-09-14 | Final Game: 1899-10-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: George Edward Gray

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Biography

Chummy Gray was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, an era characterized by evolving strategies and the early establishment of the modern game. Born in 1873, Gray's career spanned from 1899 to 1909, during which he made a notable impact in the Major Leagues. He recorded a win-loss record of 3-3 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.44, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level amidst the competitive landscape of early baseball. Over his career, Gray accumulated a total of 9 strikeouts, reflecting the game's transition towards a greater emphasis on pitching finesse and strategy. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant during a time when teams were still developing their pitching rotations and bullpen strategies. Gray's tenure in baseball coincided with the tail end of the deadball era, a period known for low-scoring games and a focus on defensive play, underscoring the challenges and intricacies faced by pitchers of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	3	9	7	6	0	0	70.7	85	27	1	24	9	3.44	0

Career ERA 3.44 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 10.6% better 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
1899	PIT	NL	3	3	9	7	6	0	0	70.7	85	27	24	9	3.44	3.85 (+11%)	-372.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	26	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	0.038	0.138	0.038	0.176	0.0

Career AVG .038 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 86.4% below league average.

Career OBP .138 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 59.8% below league average.

Career SLG .038 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 89.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.176 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 75.2% 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
1899	PIT	NL	9	26	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	0.038	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	0	1	26	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	PIT	P	9	0	1	26	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9