Ray Newman, baseball player, 1971-1973

Ray Newman

Born: 6/20/1945 in Evansville, IN, USA

Died: 5/5/2023 in Fort Myers, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-05-16 | Final Game: 1973-05-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Raymond Francis Newman

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Biography

Ray Newman was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1971 until 1973. Born in 1945, Newman made his mark in the sport during a transitional era in baseball, where the game was evolving in terms of player conditioning and strategy. He played a total of three seasons, during which he demonstrated his skills as a reliable asset on the mound. Newman finished his career with a record of 3-3 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.97, showcasing his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring opportunities. Over his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, he struck out 46 batters and recorded 4 saves, reflecting his versatility and effectiveness in late-game situations. While his career was relatively short, Newman's contributions during his time in the league were marked by a strong pitching style that emphasized control and precision, characteristics that were essential in the competitive landscape of early 1970s baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 3 45 0 0 0 4 63.7 53 21 6 24 46 2.97 0

Career ERA 2.97 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 15.1% better than 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
1971 CHC NL 1 2 30 0 0 0 2 38.3 30 15 17 35 3.52 3.47 (-2%) -
1972 ATL AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 7.0 4 0 2 1 0.00 — -
1973 ATL AL 2 1 11 0 0 0 1 18.3 19 6 5 10 2.95 3.75 (+21%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 7 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.143 0.143 0.143 0.286 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 42.9% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 55.0% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 61.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 58.2% 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
1971 CHC NL 30 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1972 ATL AL 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 ATL AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 45 0 1 14 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 CHN P 30 0 1 6 0 0
1972 ML4 P 4 0 0 2 0 0
1973 ML4 P 11 0 0 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 45