Dick Gray, baseball player, 1958-1960

Dick Gray

Born: 7/11/1931 in Jefferson, PA, USA

Died: 7/8/2013 in Anaheim, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-15 | Final Game: 1960-05-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Richard Benjamin Gray

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Biography

Dick Gray was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief but impactful career from 1958 to 1960. Primarily playing as a position player, Gray appeared in 124 games, where he recorded 73 hits, 12 home runs, and 41 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .239. Known for his versatility on the field, Gray contributed both offensively and defensively during an era that was transitioning from the tail end of the post-war period into a more dynamic style of play. Gray's career unfolded during a time when baseball was experiencing significant changes, including the integration of players and the evolution of playing styles. His ability to hit for power, evidenced by his 12 home runs, showcased his potential to impact games despite a relatively short tenure in the league. With 4 stolen bases to his name, Gray also displayed speed on the bases, adding another dimension to his playing style. While his time in the majors was limited, Dick Gray remains a notable figure from the late 1950s, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
124 305 43 73 7 6 12 41 4 33 52 0.239 0.321 0.420 0.740 235.9

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .420 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.740 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — near 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
1958 LAD NL 58 197 25 49 5 6 9 30 1 19 30 0.249 .257 (-4%) .324 (+1%) .394 (+20%) .719 (+11%) 358.2
1959 LAD NL 21 52 8 8 1 0 2 4 0 6 12 0.154 .256 (-40%) .323 (-25%) .392 (-26%) .715 (-26%) -222.7
1959 STL NL 36 51 9 16 1 0 1 6 3 6 8 0.314 .256 (+22%) .323 (+19%) .392 (avg) .715 (+9%) -222.7
1960 STL NL 9 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 0 3 4 0 2
3B 73 65 61 164 17 20
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 13 6 10 13 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1958 LAN 3B 55 53 56 139 15 18
1959 LAN 3B 11 11 4 20 0 2
1959 SLN 2B 2 0 1 0 0 0
1959 SLN 3B 6 1 1 4 2 0
1959 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1959 SLN SS 13 6 10 13 1 3
1960 SLN 2B 4 0 2 4 0 2
1960 SLN 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Third Base 73
Shortstop 13
Left Field 1