Ray Harrell

Born: 2/16/1912 in Petrolia, TX, USA

Died: 1/28/1984 in Alexandria, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-16 | Final Game: 1945-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Raymond James Harrell

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Biography

Ray Harrell, born in 1912, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1935 until 1945. Over the course of his career, Harrell made a mark in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills during an era that was transitioning from the Great Depression into the tumultuous years of World War II. He played for several teams, accumulating a career record of 9 wins and 20 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.7. Harrell struck out 136 batters and recorded 3 saves, reflecting his role as a reliable arm in the bullpen and a capable starter on the mound. Harrell's career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving, with the game experiencing changes in pitching strategies and player dynamics. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the era. Harrell's perseverance and commitment to the game exemplified the spirit of baseball during a challenging period in American history, making him a notable figure among the pitchers of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	20	119	31	6	1	3	330.0	385	209	26	177	136	5.70	0

Career ERA 5.70 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — 35.7% 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
1935	STL	NL	1	1	11	1	0	0	0	29.7	39	22	11	13	6.67	4.35 (-54%)	-
1937	STL	NL	3	7	35	15	1	1	1	96.7	99	63	59	41	5.87	4.34 (-35%)	-
1938	STL	NL	2	3	32	3	1	0	2	63.0	78	34	29	32	4.86	4.35 (-12%)	-
1939	CHC	NL	0	2	4	2	0	0	0	17.3	29	16	6	5	8.31	4.28 (-94%)	-
1939	PHI	NL	3	7	22	10	4	0	0	94.7	101	57	56	35	5.42	4.28 (-26%)	-1860.5
1940	PIT	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	3.3	5	3	2	3	8.10	—	0.0
1945	NY1	NL	0	0	12	0	0	0	0	25.3	34	14	14	7	4.97	3.67 (-36%)	-501.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
119	72	4	5	2	0	0	1	0	5	26	0.069	0.130	0.097	0.227	0.0

Career AVG .069 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 74.5% below league average.

Career OBP .130 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.

Career SLG .097 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 74.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.227 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 68.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1935	STL	NL	11	4	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1937	STL	NL	35	22	1	1	0	0	2	8	0.045	—	—	—	—
1938	STL	NL	32	10	1	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1939	CHC	NL	4	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1939	PHI	NL	22	26	1	3	1	1	2	10	0.115	—	—	—	—
1940	PIT	NL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1945	NY1	NL	12	5	1	1	1	0	1	0	0.200	—	—	—	—