Johnny Ray

Born: 9/8/1911 in Williamson County, TN, USA

Died: 6/28/1957 in Nashville, TN, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Ray

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Biography

Johnny Ray, born in 1911, is an active player known for his contributions as a position player in professional baseball. With a career spanning 175 games, Ray has accumulated a total of 134 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact and get on base, although he has yet to hit a home run. With 40 runs batted in (RBIs) and a batting average of .219, he plays a valuable role in the lineup, often utilizing his speed on the bases, evidenced by his 9 stolen bases. Ray's playing style emphasizes versatility and a keen eye for the game, allowing him to adapt to various roles as needed. His ongoing career reflects the evolution of baseball in the modern era, where players are increasingly evaluated not just on traditional statistics but also on their contributions to team dynamics and situational play. As he continues to take the field, Johnny Ray remains a testament to the enduring spirit of the game, embodying the dedication and resilience that define professional athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
175	611	102	134	7	5	0	40	9	80	6	0.219	0.322	0.247	0.569	-920.0

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .247 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.569 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1937	BBB	NAL	16	60	14	27	0	2	10	2	8	0	0.450	.276 (+63%)	.342 (+54%)	.398 (+30%)	.740 (+41%)	480.1
1939	CBR	NAL	25	95	21	18	3	1	6	3	12	4	0.189	.274 (-31%)	.342 (-14%)	.393 (-38%)	.735 (-27%)	-416.6
1940	CBR	NAL	24	84	18	20	0	0	5	1	20	0	0.238	.267 (-11%)	.335 (+20%)	.387 (-39%)	.722 (-11%)	-26.3
1941	JRC	NAL	10	35	5	7	0	0	3	0	6	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	JRC	NAL	9	32	4	5	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.156	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CC	NAL	36	117	16	20	0	2	3	3	12	0	0.171	.255 (-33%)	.324 (-18%)	.346 (-41%)	.671 (-30%)	-536.5
1944	CIC	NAL	29	111	16	22	2	0	5	0	13	0	0.198	.261 (-24%)	.325 (-11%)	.357 (-40%)	.683 (-26%)	-420.7
1945	CIC	NAL	5	9	2	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	KCM	NAL	11	31	3	9	1	0	5	0	2	0	0.290	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	BBB	NAL	10	37	3	5	1	0	2	0	3	2	0.135	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	3	29	1	2	2
2B	3	2	4	7	2	0
3B	13	13	20	21	5	1
OF	152	146	282	13	14	1
SS	2	1	4	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	BBB	OF	17	16	35	2	2	1
1939	CBR	OF	25	24	56	3	2	0
1940	CBR	1B	2	2	19	1	0	1
1940	CBR	OF	22	22	43	1	4	0
1941	JRC	1B	1	1	10	0	2	1
1941	JRC	3B	4	4	8	6	1	1
1941	JRC	OF	4	4	11	2	0	0
1941	JRC	SS	1	1	2	2	0	0
1942	JRC	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1942	JRC	3B	3	3	3	3	2	0
1942	JRC	OF	5	5	6	1	0	0
1943	CC	OF	35	34	67	1	2	0
1943	CC	SS	1	0	2	2	0	0
1944	CIC	3B	3	3	3	6	1	0
1944	CIC	OF	26	26	35	2	3	0
1945	CIC	2B	2	2	4	7	2	0
1945	KCM	3B	3	3	6	6	1	0
1945	KCM	OF	8	6	11	0	1	0
1945	BBB	OF	10	9	18	1	0	0