Ray Hamrick

Born: 8/1/1921 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 6/9/2009 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-08-14 | Final Game: 1944-07-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Raymond Bernard Hamrick

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Biography

Ray Hamrick was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the early 1940s. Born in 1921, he played primarily as a position player from 1943 until his final game on July 9, 1944. Over the course of his career, Hamrick appeared in 118 games, where he recorded 92 hits, 1 home run, and 32 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .204. He also contributed with 1 stolen base, showcasing a blend of speed and power that characterized his playing style. Hamrick's career unfolded during a tumultuous time in American history, as World War II significantly impacted the sport and its players. Many star athletes were drafted into military service, creating opportunities for younger players like Hamrick to step into the spotlight. Despite his limited offensive output, his contributions to the teams he played for were part of a larger narrative of perseverance and resilience in baseball during the war years. After his playing days, Hamrick's legacy remained as a testament to the era's challenges and the spirit of competition that defined baseball during that time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
118	452	34	92	13	2	1	32	1	31	62	0.204	0.258	0.248	0.506	-1966.8

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career SLG .248 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.506 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 25.4% 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
1943	PHI	NL	44	160	12	32	3	1	0	9	0	8	28	0.200	.255 (-22%)	.324 (-27%)	.346 (-33%)	.671 (-30%)	-800.2
1944	PHI	NL	74	292	22	60	10	1	1	23	1	23	34	0.205	.261 (-21%)	.325 (-18%)	.357 (-28%)	.683 (-23%)	-1166.6