Ray Prim, baseball player, 1933-1946

Ray Prim

Born: 12/30/1906 in Salitpa, AL, USA

Died: 4/29/1995 in Monte Rio, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-09-24 | Final Game: 1946-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Raymond Lee Prim

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Biography

Ray Prim was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1946. Born in 1906, Prim made his mark during an era that was transitioning from the Great Depression into the post-war period, a time characterized by significant changes in the game and the emergence of new talents. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 22 wins and 21 losses, showcasing a steady presence on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.56. Prim's playing style was defined by his ability to effectively manage games, evidenced by his 161 strikeouts and 4 saves throughout his career. While he may not have been a dominant ace, his contributions were crucial in many close contests, reflecting the competitive nature of the teams he played for. Prim's legacy is that of a reliable pitcher who navigated the challenges of his era, leaving an indelible mark on the teams he represented and the fans who watched him play during a formative time in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 21 116 34 10 2 4 351.0 379 139 21 72 161 3.56 0

Career ERA 3.56 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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
1933 WSN AL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 14.3 13 5 2 6 3.14 3.86 (+19%) -
1934 WSN AL 0 2 8 1 0 0 0 14.7 19 11 8 3 6.75 4.29 (-57%) -
1935 PHI NL 3 4 29 6 1 0 0 73.3 110 47 15 27 5.77 4.35 (-33%) 1062.4
1943 CHC NL 4 3 29 5 0 0 1 60.0 67 17 14 27 2.55 3.50 (+27%) -
1945 CHC NL 13 8 34 19 9 2 2 165.3 142 44 23 88 2.40 3.67 (+35%) -
1946 CHC NL 2 3 14 2 0 0 1 23.3 28 15 10 10 5.79 3.59 (-61%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
117 100 8 18 0 0 0 4 0 8 17 0.180 0.241 0.180 0.421 -112.5

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career SLG .180 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.421 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 40.2% 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
1933 WSN AL 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1934 WSN AL 8 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1935 PHI NL 29 24 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1943 CHC NL 29 12 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1945 CHC NL 34 51 4 13 0 0 0 1 0 5 9 0.255 .260 (-2%) .328 (-2%) .354 (-28%) .683 (-16%) -112.5
1946 CHC NL 14 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1945 WS CHN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 2 1 0 4.0 4 4 1 1 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1945 WS CHN 0 1 2 1 0 4.0 4 4 1 1 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 116 0 16 79 3 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 WS1 P 2 0 1 7 0 0
1934 WS1 P 8 0 0 5 1 1
1935 PHI P 29 0 4 13 0 2
1943 CHN P 29 0 3 21 1 1
1945 CHN P 34 0 7 25 1 2
1946 CHN P 14 0 1 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 116

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Auburn University Auburn AL 1930