Ray Hayworth, baseball player, 1926-1945

Ray Hayworth

Born: 1/29/1904 in High Point, NC, USA

Died: 9/25/2002 in Salisbury, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-06-27 | Final Game: 1945-06-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Raymond Hall Hayworth

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Biography

Ray Hayworth, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned two decades from 1926 to 1945. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Hayworth showcased his skills in 699 games, achieving a batting average of .265 over his tenure. He tallied 546 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 238 runs, demonstrating a solid offensive presence on the field. Despite not being a prolific base stealer, he managed to accumulate 2 stolen bases, reflecting the style of play during an era where speed on the bases was often overshadowed by power hitting. Hayworth's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the game evolve significantly through the late 1920s and 1930s. He played in an era marked by the Great Depression and World War II, which impacted the sport and its players. His contributions to his teams were vital during these challenging times, as he brought consistency and professionalism to the diamond. After retiring on June 18, 1945, Hayworth left behind a legacy characterized by resilience and determination, embodying the spirit of a generation of players who persevered through adversity in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
699 2062 220 546 92 16 5 238 2 198 188 0.265 0.331 0.332 0.663 -2846.2

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .332 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 9.1% 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
1926 DET AL 12 11 1 3 0 0 0 5 0 1 1 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1929 DET AL 14 43 5 11 0 0 0 4 0 3 8 0.256 — — — — 0.0
1930 DET AL 77 227 24 63 15 4 0 22 0 20 19 0.278 .293 (-6%) .354 (-5%) .429 (-12%) .784 (-9%) -405.8
1931 DET AL 88 273 28 70 10 3 0 25 0 19 27 0.256 .276 (-7%) .338 (-9%) .388 (-19%) .726 (-14%) -730.4
1932 DET AL 109 338 41 99 20 2 2 44 1 31 22 0.293 .275 (+6%) .335 (+6%) .391 (-2%) .726 (+1%) 133.4
1933 DET AL 134 425 37 104 14 3 1 45 0 35 28 0.245 .270 (-9%) .329 (-8%) .377 (-21%) .707 (-15%) -1211.2
1934 DET AL 54 167 20 49 5 2 0 27 0 16 22 0.293 .278 (+6%) .340 (+4%) .392 (-12%) .733 (-4%) -91.4
1935 DET AL 51 175 22 54 14 2 0 22 0 9 14 0.309 .279 (+10%) .342 (avg) .399 (+3%) .742 (+2%) 10.7
1936 DET AL 81 250 31 60 10 0 1 30 0 39 18 0.240 .283 (-15%) .349 (-1%) .404 (-28%) .753 (-15%) -600.5
1937 DET AL 30 78 9 21 2 0 1 8 0 14 15 0.269 .276 (-3%) .342 (+15%) .398 (-16%) .740 (-2%) 49.0
1938 DET AL 8 19 1 4 0 0 0 5 1 3 4 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1938 BRO NL 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1939 BRO NL 21 26 0 4 2 0 0 1 0 4 7 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1939 NY1 NL 5 13 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1942 SLA AL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1944 BRO NL 7 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 BRO NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1934 WS DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 677 0 2581 348 40 46

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 DET C 8 0 9 0 0 0
1929 DET C 14 0 46 12 3 1
1930 DET C 76 0 277 27 7 4
1931 DET C 88 0 334 61 11 5
1932 DET C 106 0 399 59 4 8
1933 DET C 133 0 546 79 4 14
1934 DET C 54 0 226 23 4 3
1935 DET C 48 0 211 35 1 4
1936 DET C 81 0 305 28 4 5
1937 DET C 28 0 118 14 1 2
1938 DET C 7 0 32 1 1 0
1938 BRO C 3 0 4 0 0 0
1939 BRO C 18 0 35 3 0 0
1939 NY1 C 5 0 16 4 0 0
1944 BRO C 6 0 18 2 0 0
1945 BRO C 2 0 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 679