Ray Poole, baseball player, 1941-1947

Ray Poole

Born: 1/16/1920 in Salisbury, NC, USA

Died: 3/1/2006 in Burlington, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-09 | Final Game: 1947-06-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Raymond Herman Poole

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Biography

Ray Poole, born in 1920, was an American professional baseball player who played as a position player in the Major Leagues from 1941 to 1947. His career, though brief, unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, encompassing World War II and the early years of post-war baseball. Poole made his mark in the league with a total of 15 games played, during which he accumulated 3 hits and 1 run batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.2. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions to the teams he played for were part of the fabric of a sport that was evolving rapidly in the face of societal changes. Despite limited opportunities at the major league level, Poole's career reflects the challenges many players faced during the 1940s, a time when many athletes were serving in the armed forces. His experience in the majors, albeit short-lived, is a testament to the perseverance and passion for the game that characterized players of his era. After his retirement from professional baseball on June 13, 1947, Poole's journey highlights the often-overlooked stories of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 15 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.200 0.250 0.200 0.450 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.450 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 36.6% 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
1941 PHA AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1947 PHA AL 13 13 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.231 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Catawba College Salisbury NC 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941