Dave Gray

Born: 1/7/1943 in Ogden, UT, USA

Died: 7/29/2020 in South Ogden, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-06-14 | Final Game: 1964-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: David Alexander Gray

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Biography

Dave Gray, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1964 season. His career spanned from June 14 to September 14 of the same year, during which he played as a position player. Gray's tenure in the league was marked by his participation in 9 games, where he recorded a single hit, culminating in a batting average of 1.0. Despite the limited opportunities, Gray's time in the majors is a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during the 1960s, a period characterized by the rise of power hitters and a focus on pitching prowess. While Gray did not achieve significant statistical milestones—finishing his career with 0 home runs, 0 RBIs, and 0 stolen bases—his journey to the big leagues highlights the challenges faced by many players in that era. Many aspiring athletes competed fiercely for a spot on major league rosters, often facing long odds. Although Gray's major league career was short-lived, his participation in the game remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, reflecting the dreams and aspirations of countless players who sought to make their mark in America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	9	1	0	0	0	13.0	18	13	3	20	17	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 151.4% 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
1964	BOS	AL	0	0	9	1	0	0	0	13.0	18	13	20	17	9.00	3.58 (-151%)	-1311.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +299.2% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — +219.9% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — +164.6% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — +189.7% above 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
1964	BOS	AL	9	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	1	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	BOS	P	9	1	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Weber State College	Ogden	UT	1962, 1963