Curt Raydon

Born: 11/18/1933 in Bloomington, IL, USA

Died: 3/3/2018 in Sam Rayburn, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-15 | Final Game: 1958-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Curtis Lowell Raydon

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Biography

Curt Raydon, born in 1933, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief but impactful period from 1958 until September 14, 1958. Raydon made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. Despite his limited time in the league, he demonstrated commendable skill on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 8-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.62, showcasing his ability to effectively navigate challenging lineups of the time. Throughout his career, Raydon struck out 85 batters and recorded one save, reflecting his versatility and capability as a reliable pitcher. His contributions to the teams he played for, though concise, highlighted the competitive nature of baseball during the late 1950s, a period where pitchers were beginning to adapt to the evolving strategies of the game. Raydon's legacy, while not extensively documented, remains an intriguing part of baseball history, representing the many players who shaped the sport during a time of change.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	4	31	20	2	1	1	134.3	118	54	18	61	85	3.62	0

Career ERA 3.62 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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
1958	PIT	NL	8	4	31	20	2	1	1	134.3	118	54	61	85	3.62	3.86 (+6%)	-1953.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
31	38	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	6	25	0.026	0.159	0.026	0.185	0.0

Career AVG .026 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 89.8% below league average.

Career OBP .159 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.

Career SLG .026 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 93.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.185 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 74.2% 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
1958	PIT	NL	31	38	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	6	25	0.026	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	31	20	8	9	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	PIT	P	31	20	8	9	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	31