Ray Jarvis

Born: 5/10/1946 in Providence, RI, USA

Died: 4/24/2020 in Grapevine, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-15 | Final Game: 1970-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Raymond Arnold Jarvis

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Biography

Ray Jarvis was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1970. Born in 1946, he made his debut during a transformative period in the sport, just a few years before the advent of the designated hitter and as teams began to embrace more specialized roles for pitchers. Jarvis showcased his talents primarily with his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 44 strikeouts. His competitive nature on the mound was reflected in his overall performance, as he compiled a career record of 5 wins and 7 losses with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.64. Throughout his brief career, Jarvis contributed to his teams not only as a starter but also in relief, earning 1 save during his time in the league. While his career statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, his role as a pitcher in the late 1960s and early 1970s was part of the larger evolution of baseball, as teams began to explore new strategies and player management techniques. Jarvis's legacy reflects the challenges and changes that defined the era, demonstrating the fierce competition and talent that characterized professional baseball during this dynamic period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	7	44	12	2	0	1	116.3	122	60	9	57	44	4.64	0

Career ERA 4.64 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 23.8% 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
1969	BOS	AL	5	6	29	12	2	0	1	100.3	105	53	43	36	4.75	3.61 (-32%)	-1510.7
1970	BOS	AL	0	1	15	0	0	0	0	16.0	17	7	14	8	3.94	3.89 (-1%)	-628.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
44	29	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	1	19	0.069	0.097	0.069	0.166	0.0

Career AVG .069 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 72.5% below league average.

Career OBP .097 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 70.0% below league average.

Career SLG .069 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 81.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.166 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 76.3% 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
1969	BOS	AL	29	29	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	1	19	0.069	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	BOS	AL	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	44	12	10	22	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	BOS	P	29	12	9	19	3	1
1970	BOS	P	15	0	1	3	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	44