Ray Noble

Born: 3/15/1919 in Hatillo, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

Died: 5/9/1998 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-18 | Final Game: 1953-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Rafael Miguel Noble

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Biography

Ray Noble, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. His career spanned from April 18, 1951, to September 22, 1953, during a transitional period in the sport marked by the integration of players and a shift towards a more dynamic style of play. Noble primarily played as a position player, appearing in a total of 107 games over his brief but notable career. Noble recorded 53 hits, showcasing his ability to connect with the ball, and contributed 9 home runs and 40 RBIs to his teams. His batting average stood at .218, reflecting the challenges he faced in a competitive era where offensive prowess was becoming increasingly valued. Despite his modest statistics, Noble's contributions were significant in the context of his time, as he played during a formative period in baseball history that set the stage for future generations of players. His lone stolen base also indicates his willingness to take risks on the basepaths, a trait that was essential for players looking to make an impact in the game.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
370.0	336.0	43.0	97.0	18.0	6.0	12.0	50.0	30.0	3.0	6.0	0.289	0.351	0.485	0.836

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1945	55.0	48.0	8.0	8.0	0	2.0	1.0	4.0	7.0	1.0	0	0.167	0.273	0.312	0.585
1946	56.0	49.0	6.0	10.0	2.0	0	2.0	8.0	5.0	0	0	0.204	0.291	0.367	0.658
1947	83.0	76.0	11.0	24.0	6.0	0	1.0	14.0	6.0	0	3.0	0.316	0.366	0.434	0.800
1948	150.0	140.0	16.0	48.0	9.0	4.0	7.0	21.0	9.0	1.0	3.0	0.343	0.387	0.614	1.001
1949	26.0	23.0	2.0	7.0	1.0	0	1.0	3.0	3.0	1.0	0	0.304	0.385	0.478	0.863

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
201	519	62	123	22	7	14	75	7	47	41	0.237	0.306	0.387	0.694	-127.4

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — near 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
1945	NYC	NN2	17	43	7	7	0	2	1	4	0	3	0	0.163	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	NYC	NN2	19	45	5	5	2	0	1	5	0	4	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	-283.4
1947	NYC	NN2	20	54	7	15	4	0	0	5	3	3	0	0.278	.262 (+6%)	.336 (-6%)	.376 (-6%)	.712 (-6%)	-66.4
1948	NYC	NN2	38	134	12	43	10	4	3	21	3	12	0	0.321	.263 (+22%)	.340 (+12%)	.379 (+38%)	.719 (+26%)	534.4
1951	NY1	NL	55	141	16	33	6	0	5	26	0	6	26	0.234	.260 (-10%)	.336 (-21%)	.385 (-1%)	.721 (-10%)	-308.6
1952	NY1	NL	6	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	NY1	NL	46	97	15	20	0	1	4	14	1	19	14	0.206	.264 (-22%)	.335 (+5%)	.397 (-12%)	.733 (-4%)	-3.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	12	1	4	1	0	1	6	2	1	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1951	WS	NY1	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1947	NWS	NYC	3	10	1	4	1	0	1	6	2	0	0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	163	71	728	73	21	7
OF	5	3	4	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	NYC	C	14	12	86	14	3	0
1946	NYC	C	14	13	65	8	1	0
1947	NYC	C	14	12	78	9	4	3
1947	NYC	OF	3	2	2	0	0	0
1948	NYC	C	34	34	199	20	6	1
1948	NYC	OF	2	1	2	0	2	0
1951	NY1	C	41	0	144	8	4	3
1952	NY1	C	5	0	4	1	0	0
1953	NY1	C	41	0	152	13	3	0