Rodney McCray, baseball player, 1990-1992

Rodney McCray

Born: 9/13/1963 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-04-30 | Final Game: 1992-05-11

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

Full name: Rodney Duncan McCray

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Biography

Rodney McCray, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1990 to 1992. Primarily serving as a position player, McCray made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period that saw the game evolving with a greater emphasis on speed and athleticism. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 67 games, showcasing his speed on the bases with 9 stolen bases. His ability to contribute in this area was notable, even though his offensive numbers reflected the challenges he faced at the plate, as he finished with a batting average of .214, totaling 3 hits and 1 RBI. Though McCray's career was relatively short-lived, his presence in the game during the early 1990s contributed to the dynamic style of play that characterized the era. He played at a time when teams were beginning to prioritize speed and versatility, which made players like him valuable assets, particularly in late-game situations. While McCray did not achieve significant power numbers, as evidenced by his 0 home runs, his speed and base-running skills left an imprint on the teams he played for, marking him as a player who embodied the competitive spirit of his time in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 14 13 3 0 0 0 1 9 1 6 0.214 0.267 0.214 0.481 0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.481 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 31.9% 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
1990 CHW AL 32 6 8 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1991 CHW AL 17 7 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1992 NYN NL 18 1 3 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 34 0 24 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 CHA OF 13 0 8 0 0 0
1991 CHA OF 8 0 10 0 0 0
1992 NYN OF 13 0 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 8
Center Field 10
Right Field 17
Designated Hitter 13

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Santa Monica College Santa Monica CA 1982
West Los Angeles College Culver City CA 1983