Farmer Ray

Born: 9/17/1886 in Fort Lyon, CO, USA

Died: 3/11/1963 in Electra, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-06-13 | Final Game: 1910-09-20

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Robert Henry Ray

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Biography

Farmer Ray, born in 1886, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1910 until June 13, 1910, with a brief stint in the major leagues that concluded on September 20, 1910. Ray's playing era was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach that would soon dominate the game. Throughout his short career, Ray compiled a record of 4 wins and 10 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.58. He struck out 35 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite a challenging win-loss record. Although he did not record any saves, Ray's contributions on the mound reflected the competitive spirit of his time, as he navigated the early complexities of professional baseball. His legacy, while not extensively documented, remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history during a transformative period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	10	21	16	11	0	0	140.7	146	56	3	49	35	3.58	0

Career ERA 3.58 vs. league average 2.79 across their career seasons — 28.5% worse 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
1910	SLA	AL	4	10	21	16	11	0	0	140.7	146	56	49	35	3.58	2.79 (-28%)	-1953.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	40	3	7	0	0	0	1	0	5	13	0.175	0.267	0.175	0.442	0.0

Career AVG .175 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.442 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 31.5% 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
1910	SLA	AL	21	40	3	7	0	0	0	1	0	5	13	0.175	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	21	16	4	34	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	SLA	P	21	16	4	34	5	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	21