Ron Negray, baseball player, 1952-1958

Ron Negray

Born: 2/26/1930 in Akron, OH, USA

Died: 11/8/2018 in New Franklin, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-09-14 | Final Game: 1958-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ronald Alvin Negray

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Biography

Ron Negray, born in 1930, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 until 1958. Known for his solid pitching skills and competitive spirit, Negray made a notable impact during his brief career, which spanned parts of six seasons. He recorded a career win-loss record of 6-6 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level of the sport. Over the course of his time on the mound, he accumulated 81 strikeouts and notched 3 saves, contributing to his teams' efforts in a league characterized by both the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Negray's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by changes in player dynamics and the increasing integration of the sport. Although he did not achieve Hall of Fame status, his role as a reliable pitcher added depth to the rosters he was part of, allowing him to leave his mark within the league. His journey through the mid-20th century baseball landscape reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many players of his era, making him a noteworthy figure in the history of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 6 66 15 2 0 3 162.7 170 73 23 57 81 4.04 0

Career ERA 4.04 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — near 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
1952 BRO NL 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 13.0 15 5 5 5 3.46 3.70 (+7%) 302.3
1955 PHI NL 4 3 19 10 2 0 0 71.7 71 28 21 30 3.52 4.00 (+12%) -1400.2
1956 PHI NL 2 3 39 4 0 0 3 66.7 72 31 24 44 4.18 3.96 (-6%) 1048.5
1958 LAD NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 11.3 12 9 7 2 7.15 3.86 (-85%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
66 35 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0.086 0.135 0.086 0.221 0.0

Career AVG .086 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 66.6% below league average.

Career OBP .135 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 58.9% below league average.

Career SLG .086 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 78.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.221 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 69.2% 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
1952 BRO NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1955 PHI NL 19 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 PHI NL 39 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1958 LAD NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 66 14 9 24 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 BRO P 4 0 0 2 0 0
1955 PHI P 19 10 5 9 0 2
1956 PHI P 39 4 4 11 1 1
1958 LAN P 4 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 66