Larry Ray, baseball player, 1982-1982

Larry Ray

Born: 3/11/1958 in Madison, IN, USA

Died: 7/22/2023 in Double Springs, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-10 | Final Game: 1982-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Larry Dale Ray

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Biography

Larry Ray, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who had a brief yet notable career in Major League Baseball, spanning from September 10 to October 2, 1982. Primarily serving as a position player, Ray made his mark in a limited capacity, participating in five games during his time in the league. He concluded his career with a batting average of .167, notching one hit and driving in one run, with no home runs or stolen bases recorded. Ray's stint in MLB came during a transitional period for baseball, marked by the end of the deadball era and the gradual emergence of more powerful offensive players. Despite his short-lived career, Ray's experience in the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. His legacy may be modest in terms of statistics, but his journey through professional baseball serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspire to reach the highest levels of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.167 0.143 0.167 0.310 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 57.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.310 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 56.6% 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
1982 HOU NL 5 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 1 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 HOU OF 1 1 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro KY 1977, 1978, 1979