Ray Morehart

Born: 12/2/1899 in Abner, TX, USA

Died: 1/13/1989 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-08-09 | Final Game: 1927-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: Raymond Anderson Morehart

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Biography

Ray Morehart, born in 1899, was a professional baseball player who primarily played as a position player during the early years of the 20th century. His career spanned from 1924 to 1929, during which he participated in 177 games at the Major League level. Morehart made a notable impact in the league with a batting average of .269, showcasing his capability as a consistent hitter. Over his career, he recorded 131 hits, including one home run, and drove in 49 RBIs, contributing to his teams' offensive efforts during a time when baseball was evolving into a more dynamic sport. Morehart was also known for his speed on the bases, having successfully stolen 10 bases throughout his career. His playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the era, which was characterized by a blend of skillful hitting and aggressive base running. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Morehart's contributions during the late 1920s remain a testament to the talent that shaped the landscape of baseball during that period. His career unfolded in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively charged game, and he played a role in that significant evolution in baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
29.0	24.0	3.0	4.0	0	0	0	0	5.0	0	1.0	0.167	0.310	0.167	0.477

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1928	5.0	5.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1929	24.0	19.0	3.0	4.0	0	0	0	0	5.0	0	0	0.211	0.375	0.211	0.586

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
177	487	82	131	21	7	1	49	10	57	40	0.269	0.347	0.347	0.694	-410.1

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 5.7% 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
1924	CHW	AL	31	100	10	20	4	2	0	8	3	17	7	0.200	.283 (-30%)	.345 (-8%)	.389 (-28%)	.734 (-19%)	-301.6
1926	CHW	AL	73	192	27	61	10	3	0	21	3	11	15	0.318	.279 (+14%)	.345 (+4%)	.390 (+3%)	.735 (+3%)	89.1
1927	NYY	AL	73	195	45	50	7	2	1	20	4	29	18	0.256	.282 (-9%)	.344 (+2%)	.392 (-16%)	.736 (-8%)	-197.6