Ray Jablonski

Born: 12/17/1926 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/25/1985 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-14 | Final Game: 1960-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Raymond Leo Jablonski

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Biography

Ray Jablonski was an accomplished professional baseball player, born in 1926, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during the 1950s. He played from April 14, 1953, to September 17, 1960, primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, Jablonski appeared in 808 games, amassing 687 hits with a batting average of .268. His offensive prowess was highlighted by 83 home runs and 438 RBIs, along with 16 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility and ability to contribute both in power and speed. Jablonski earned an All-Star selection during his career, a testament to his skills and performance on the field. As a player who emerged during the post-war era of baseball, he navigated a competitive landscape marked by the integration of African American players and the burgeoning popularity of the game. His contributions to teams such as the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds helped shape the era, and his legacy remains as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
808	2562	297	687	126	11	83	438	16	196	330	0.268	0.320	0.423	0.743	828.5

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.743 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — near 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
1953	STL	NL	157	604	64	162	23	5	21	112	2	34	61	0.268	.264 (+2%)	.335 (-8%)	.397 (+8%)	.733 (avg)	-172.0
1954	STL	NL	152	611	80	181	33	3	12	104	9	49	42	0.296	.261 (+13%)	.333 (+3%)	.390 (+7%)	.723 (+6%)	583.5
1955	CIN	NL	74	221	28	53	9	0	9	28	0	13	35	0.240	.258 (-7%)	.332 (-13%)	.393 (+2%)	.726 (-5%)	-253.8
1956	CIN	NL	130	407	42	104	25	1	15	66	2	37	57	0.256	.258 (-1%)	.331 (-2%)	.397 (+9%)	.728 (+4%)	226.1
1957	NY1	NL	107	305	37	88	15	1	9	57	0	31	47	0.289	.257 (+12%)	.323 (+7%)	.391 (+11%)	.715 (+9%)	472.6
1958	SFG	NL	82	230	28	53	15	1	12	46	2	17	50	0.230	.257 (-11%)	.324 (-12%)	.394 (+17%)	.719 (+4%)	67.5
1959	STL	NL	60	87	11	22	4	0	3	14	1	8	19	0.253	.256 (-1%)	.323 (-4%)	.392 (+3%)	.715 (avg)	-13.1
1959	KC1	AL	25	65	4	17	1	0	2	8	0	3	11	0.262	.256 (+2%)	.323 (-9%)	.392 (-6%)	.715 (-7%)	-13.1
1960	KC1	AL	21	32	3	7	1	0	0	3	0	4	8	0.219	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	7	7	60	7	1	5
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
3B	630	433	474	1069	105	88
OF	30	29	46	2	1	0
SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1953	SLN	3B	157	0	94	278	27	27
1954	SLN	1B	1	1	5	1	0	0
1954	SLN	3B	149	149	122	298	34	25
1955	CIN	3B	28	27	24	44	10	3
1955	CIN	OF	28	27	45	2	1	0
1956	CIN	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1956	CIN	3B	127	111	117	172	9	11
1957	NY1	1B	6	6	55	6	1	5
1957	NY1	3B	70	67	44	130	11	15
1957	NY1	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1958	SFN	3B	57	49	49	91	8	2
1958	SFN	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1959	SLN	3B	19	11	7	20	3	2
1959	SLN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1959	KC1	3B	17	13	13	23	2	3
1960	KC1	3B	6	6	4	13	1	0