Ray Mueller, baseball player, 1935-1951

Ray Mueller

Born: 3/8/1912 in Pittsburg, KS, USA

Died: 6/29/1994 in Lower Paxton Township, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-05-11 | Final Game: 1951-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ray Coleman Mueller

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Biography

Ray Mueller, born in 1912, was a notable position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1935 until 1951. Primarily known for his versatility on the field, Mueller played a total of 985 games, during which he recorded 733 hits and 56 home runs. His career batting average stood at .252, complemented by 373 RBIs and 14 stolen bases. Notably, he was selected as an All-Star once during his career, marking a highlight in an era characterized by fierce competition and the development of the modern game. Throughout his playing years, Mueller established himself as a reliable contributor to his teams. His ability to excel in various positions showcased his adaptability, a valuable trait during a time when players often needed to fill multiple roles due to roster limitations. As baseball evolved through the mid-20th century, Mueller's performances remained consistent, reflecting the transitional phase of the sport as it moved away from the deadball era and embraced the increasing emphasis on power and athleticism. His contributions to the game continue to be remembered by baseball historians and fans alike.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
8.0 8.0 2.0 4.0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0.500 0.500 0.875 1.375

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1933 4.0 4.0 1.0 3.0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0.750 0.750 1.500 2.250
1946 4.0 4.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
985 2911 281 733 123 23 56 373 14 250 322 0.252 0.314 0.368 0.681 -1733.9

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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
1935 BSN NL 42 97 10 22 5 0 3 11 0 3 11 0.227 .279 (-19%) .342 (-27%) .399 (-7%) .742 (-16%) -310.7
1936 BSN NL 24 71 5 14 4 0 0 5 0 5 17 0.197 .283 (-31%) .349 (-29%) .404 (-37%) .753 (-33%) -415.9
1937 BSN NL 64 187 21 47 9 2 2 26 1 18 36 0.251 .276 (-9%) .342 (-7%) .398 (-11%) .740 (-10%) -331.7
1938 BSN NL 83 274 23 65 8 6 4 35 3 16 28 0.237 .272 (-13%) .341 (-18%) .392 (-10%) .734 (-13%) -775.5
1939 PIT NL 86 180 14 42 8 1 2 18 0 14 22 0.233 .274 (-15%) .342 (-16%) .393 (-18%) .735 (-17%) -594.5
1940 PIT NL 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1943 CIN NL 141 427 50 111 19 4 8 52 1 56 42 0.260 .255 (+2%) .324 (+7%) .346 (+10%) .671 (+8%) 741.4
1944 CIN NL 155 555 54 159 24 4 10 73 4 53 47 0.286 .261 (+10%) .325 (+8%) .357 (+11%) .683 (+10%) 1132.8
1946 CIN NL 114 378 35 96 18 4 8 48 0 27 37 0.254 .256 (-1%) .328 (-6%) .358 (+8%) .687 (+1%) -30.6
1947 CIN NL 71 192 17 48 11 0 6 33 1 16 25 0.250 .262 (-5%) .336 (-8%) .376 (+7%) .712 (avg) -45.5
1948 CIN NL 14 34 2 7 1 0 0 2 0 4 3 0.206 — — — — 0.0
1949 CIN NL 32 106 7 29 4 0 1 13 1 5 13 0.274 .262 (+4%) .343 (-7%) .384 (-12%) .727 (-10%) -179.5
1949 NY1 NL 56 170 17 38 2 2 5 23 1 13 14 0.224 .262 (-15%) .343 (-19%) .384 (-10%) .727 (-14%) -179.5
1950 NY1 NL 4 11 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1950 PIT NL 67 156 17 42 7 0 6 24 2 11 14 0.269 .265 (+1%) .346 (-7%) .401 (+7%) .747 (avg) 0.0
1951 BSN NL 28 70 8 11 2 0 1 9 0 7 11 0.157 .260 (-40%) .336 (-31%) .385 (-41%) .721 (-36%) -429.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 917 0 3095 503 43 66

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 BSN C 40 0 64 27 2 6
1936 BSN C 23 0 66 7 1 2
1937 BSN C 57 0 169 44 1 6
1938 BSN C 75 0 239 47 2 4
1939 PIT C 81 0 203 32 7 5
1940 PIT C 4 0 7 2 0 0
1943 CIN C 140 0 579 100 8 17
1944 CIN C 155 0 471 65 9 5
1946 CIN C 100 0 405 65 3 12
1947 CIN C 55 0 221 28 4 2
1948 CIN C 10 0 51 5 1 0
1949 CIN C 31 0 110 15 0 1
1949 NY1 C 56 0 197 21 4 1
1950 NY1 C 4 0 24 0 0 0
1950 PIT C 63 0 204 30 1 3
1951 BSN C 23 0 85 15 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 920

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1946 Most Valuable Player NL 30th 3.0 336 0
1944 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 85.0 336 2
1943 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 12.0 336 0