Floyd Rayford

Born: 7/27/1957 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-04-17 | Final Game: 1987-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Floyd Kinnard Rayford

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Biography

Floyd Rayford, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1987. Known for his versatility as a position player, Rayford played primarily as a third baseman and outfielder during his career. He appeared in 390 games, accumulating a total of 255 hits, which included 38 home runs and 117 runs batted in. With a career batting average of .244, Rayford showcased a mix of power and contact hitting, contributing to his teams in various capacities throughout his tenure in the league. Rayford's career unfolded during an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitters and the increasing emphasis on offensive production. Despite not being a household name, he left an imprint with his ability to deliver key hits and provide depth to the rosters he was part of. As a player who experienced the transition of the game through the late 20th century, Rayford's contributions were a testament to the evolving nature of baseball during a time of both challenge and opportunity for many athletes. He retired on September 16, 1987, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable utility player in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
390	1044	112	255	43	1	38	117	4	55	225	0.244	0.283	0.397	0.680	-975.1

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .397 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.680 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
1980	BAL	AL	8	18	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	5	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	BAL	AL	34	53	7	7	0	0	3	5	0	6	14	0.132	.261 (-49%)	.324 (-32%)	.388 (-22%)	.712 (-27%)	-240.9
1983	STL	NL	56	104	5	22	4	0	3	14	1	10	27	0.212	.260 (-19%)	.324 (-14%)	.389 (-14%)	.714 (-14%)	-259.4
1984	BAL	AL	86	250	24	64	14	0	4	27	0	12	51	0.256	.259 (-2%)	.322 (-8%)	.384 (-6%)	.707 (-7%)	-363.6
1985	BAL	AL	105	359	55	110	21	1	18	48	3	10	69	0.306	.257 (+19%)	.323 (avg)	.390 (+33%)	.714 (+18%)	1056.6
1986	BAL	AL	81	210	15	37	4	0	8	19	0	15	50	0.176	.257 (-32%)	.325 (-29%)	.395 (-22%)	.720 (-25%)	-987.1
1987	BAL	AL	20	50	5	11	0	0	2	3	0	2	9	0.220	.262 (-16%)	.331 (-25%)	.415 (-18%)	.746 (-21%)	-180.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	6	0	0	1
2B	1	1	1	4	1	0
3B	237	181	147	383	39	36
C	124	90	525	53	7	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	BAL	2B	1	1	1	4	1	0
1980	BAL	3B	4	3	2	7	1	0
1982	BAL	3B	27	15	11	42	6	2
1982	BAL	C	2	0	0	1	0	0
1983	SLN	3B	33	25	13	40	7	3
1984	BAL	1B	1	1	6	0	0	1
1984	BAL	3B	22	13	17	32	3	2
1984	BAL	C	66	50	287	35	3	2
1985	BAL	3B	78	66	62	145	6	13
1985	BAL	C	29	22	114	7	1	0
1986	BAL	3B	72	58	40	115	15	15
1986	BAL	C	10	5	32	2	1	0
1987	BAL	3B	1	1	2	2	1	1
1987	BAL	C	17	13	92	8	2	3