Ray Montgomery, baseball player, 1996-1998

Ray Montgomery

Born: 8/8/1969 in Bronxville, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-07-03 | Final Game: 1998-06-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Raymond James Montgomery

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Biography

Ray Montgomery was a professional baseball player born in 1969, whose career spanned from 1996 to 1998. Primarily playing as a position player, he made a total of 47 appearances in Major League Baseball (MLB). Montgomery showcased his skills with a batting average of .241, accumulating 21 hits during his time in the league. He contributed offensively with 8 RBIs and hit 1 home run, marking his presence in the batter's box, even if his power numbers were modest. Notably, he did not record any stolen bases throughout his career, reflecting a more traditional approach to his speed on the field. Montgomery's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by an offensive explosion and the increasing importance of power hitters. Despite limited playing time, his contributions to the teams he played for were part of the larger narrative of the late 1990s, a time when the game was evolving with new talents and strategies. While his tenure in the majors was brief, Montgomery remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who have graced the diamond for a short time yet contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 87 14 21 5 1 1 8 0 6 23 0.241 0.281 0.356 0.638 -286.0

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.638 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 16.0% 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
1996 HOU NL 12 14 4 3 1 0 1 4 0 1 5 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1997 HOU NL 29 68 8 16 4 1 0 4 0 5 18 0.235 .266 (-12%) .336 (-18%) .419 (-23%) .756 (-21%) -286.0
1998 HOU NL 6 5 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 26 16 32 2 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 HOU OF 6 2 6 0 0 0
1997 HOU OF 18 14 25 2 0 1
1998 HOU OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 8
Center Field 3
Right Field 18

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 HOU NL $185,000
1997 HOU NL $155,000
Total Career Earnings $340,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fordham University New York NY 1988, 1989, 1990