Irv Ray

Born: 1/22/1864 in Harrington, ME, USA

Died: 2/21/1948 in Harrington, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-07-07 | Final Game: 1891-09-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Irving Burton Ray

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Biography

Irv Ray was a professional baseball player born in 1864, whose career spanned from 1888 to 1891. As a position player, he made a notable impact in the early days of Major League Baseball, a period characterized by its transition from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Ray played in 226 games, where he demonstrated a strong batting prowess with a career batting average of .292. His offensive contributions included 263 hits, 123 runs batted in (RBIs), and 3 home runs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. In addition to his hitting skills, Ray was known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 59 stolen bases. His combination of hitting ability and base-running acumen made him a valuable player during his tenure. Although his career was relatively brief, Ray's performance during the late 19th century contributed to the evolving dynamics of the game as it moved toward a more aggressive offensive style. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the early developments of player skills and strategies in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
226	902	154	263	30	11	3	123	59	86	35	0.292	0.360	0.359	0.720	1333.2

Career AVG .292 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +10.8% above league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.720 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — +7.5% above 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
1888	BSN	NL	50	206	26	51	2	3	2	26	7	6	11	0.248	.238 (+4%)	.290 (-6%)	.319 (-1%)	.610 (-4%)	-152.0
1889	BSN	NL	9	33	8	10	1	0	0	2	1	4	0	0.303	—	—	—	—	0.0
1889	BL2	AA	26	106	20	36	4	1	0	17	12	7	6	0.340	.263 (+29%)	.334 (+19%)	.357 (+11%)	.691 (+15%)	0.0
1890	BL3	AA	38	139	28	50	6	2	1	20	11	15	0	0.360	.260 (+38%)	.336 (+29%)	.351 (+29%)	.687 (+29%)	708.9
1891	BL3	AA	103	418	72	116	17	5	0	58	28	54	18	0.278	.254 (+9%)	.331 (+10%)	.343 (avg)	.675 (+5%)	503.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	3	3	4	0
3B	4	6	4	2	1
OF	70	109	12	16	1
SS	151	196	404	95	31

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1888	BSN	2B	3	3	3	4	0
1888	BSN	SS	48	58	130	26	6
1889	BSN	3B	4	6	4	2	1
1889	BSN	SS	5	3	11	2	1
1889	BL2	OF	6	12	1	2	0
1889	BL2	SS	20	24	56	22	8
1890	BL3	SS	38	40	104	17	7
1891	BL3	OF	64	97	11	14	1
1891	BL3	SS	40	71	103	28	9