Pete Gray

Born: 3/6/1915 in Nanticoke, PA, USA

Died: 6/30/2002 in Nanticoke, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-17 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: Peter J. Gray

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Biography

Pete Gray was a professional baseball player known for his remarkable resilience and unique playing style during a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball. Born in 1915, Gray played as a position player from April 17, 1945, to September 30, 1945. He became a symbol of determination after losing his right arm in a childhood accident, yet he adapted to the challenges of the game, showcasing an impressive ability to hit and field with his left hand. During his time in the league, Gray competed in 77 games, recording 51 hits and 13 RBIs, which resulted in a batting average of .218. Although he did not hit any home runs, he did manage to steal five bases, demonstrating his speed and resourcefulness on the basepaths. Gray's career unfolded in the midst of World War II, a period when many professional athletes were enlisted in the military, creating opportunities for players like him to showcase their talents in the majors. His story continues to inspire those who face adversity, highlighting the spirit of perseverance that defines the game of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
77	234	26	51	6	2	0	13	5	13	11	0.218	0.259	0.261	0.520	-1012.7

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career SLG .261 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.520 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 24.0% 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
1945	SLA	AL	77	234	26	51	6	2	0	13	5	13	11	0.218	.260 (-16%)	.328 (-21%)	.354 (-27%)	.683 (-24%)	-1012.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	61	0	162	3	7	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	SLA	OF	61	0	162	3	7	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	35
Center Field	29