Ray Grimes

Born: 9/11/1893 in Bergholz, OH, USA

Died: 5/25/1953 in Minerva, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-24 | Final Game: 1926-08-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Oscar Ray Grimes

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Biography

Ray Grimes was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, known for his exceptional batting skills and versatility on the field. Born in 1893, Grimes played in the big leagues from 1920 until 1926, participating in a total of 433 games. He established himself as a formidable hitter, amassing 505 hits and achieving an impressive career batting average of .329. His offensive prowess was further highlighted by his ability to drive in runs, as he recorded 263 RBIs and hit 27 home runs throughout his career. Additionally, Grimes showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 21 bases, which was a notable achievement during an era that emphasized contact hitting and situational play. Grimes played in a period that bridged the deadball era and the offensive explosion of the 1920s. His contributions to the game were significant, as he embodied the changing dynamics of baseball with his strong batting average and ability to contribute effectively in various aspects of the game. While his career was relatively brief, Grimes left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, and his performance remains a testament to his skills as a player during a transformative time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
433	1537	269	505	101	25	27	263	21	204	133	0.329	0.413	0.480	0.892	7014.3

Career AVG .329 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +16.6% above league average.

Career OBP .413 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +20.3% above league average.

Career SLG .480 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +23.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.892 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — +22.1% 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
1920	BOS	AL	1	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	CHC	NL	147	530	91	170	38	6	6	79	5	70	55	0.321	.286 (+12%)	.344 (+18%)	.395 (+14%)	.739 (+16%)	1965.7
1922	CHC	NL	138	509	99	180	45	12	14	99	7	75	33	0.354	.285 (+24%)	.345 (+28%)	.397 (+44%)	.743 (+36%)	4006.7
1923	CHC	NL	64	216	32	71	7	2	2	36	5	24	17	0.329	.282 (+16%)	.344 (+16%)	.390 (+4%)	.734 (+10%)	481.4
1924	CHC	NL	51	177	33	53	6	5	5	34	4	28	15	0.299	.283 (+5%)	.345 (+16%)	.389 (+22%)	.734 (+19%)	662.3
1926	PHI	NL	32	101	13	30	5	0	0	15	0	6	13	0.297	.279 (+6%)	.345 (-1%)	.390 (-11%)	.735 (-6%)	-101.9