Bugs Raymond, baseball player, 1904-1911

Bugs Raymond

Born: 2/24/1882 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 9/7/1912 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-09-23 | Final Game: 1911-06-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Arthur Lawrence Raymond

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Biography

Bugs Raymond was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1904 to 1911. Born in 1882, Raymond made a significant impact during the early years of the sport, a time when baseball was evolving and becoming more popular among the American public. He was known for his impressive pitching skills, finishing his career with a record of 45-57 and an earned run average (ERA) of 2.49, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum. Over the course of his career, he struck out 401 batters and recorded 2 saves, highlighting his effectiveness on the mound. Raymond's era was characterized by a transition in baseball, as teams began to prioritize pitching prowess in their strategies. His contributions to the game were marked by a competitive spirit and a dedication to the craft of pitching. Although he may not have accumulated overwhelming wins, his ERA indicates that he was often able to limit scoring, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Bugs Raymond remains a significant figure in the history of baseball, remembered for his contributions during a formative period in the sport's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
45 57 136 95 57 9 2 854.7 724 236 15 282 401 2.49 0

Career ERA 2.49 vs. league average 2.71 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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
1904 DET AL 0 1 5 2 1 0 0 14.7 14 5 6 7 3.07 2.66 (-16%) -162.3
1907 STL NL 2 4 8 6 6 1 0 64.7 56 12 21 34 1.67 2.50 (+33%) -
1908 STL NL 15 25 48 37 23 5 2 324.3 236 73 95 145 2.03 2.40 (+16%) -
1909 NY1 NL 18 12 39 30 17 2 0 270.0 239 74 87 121 2.47 2.55 (+3%) -1213.4
1910 NY1 NL 4 11 19 11 6 0 0 99.3 106 42 40 55 3.81 2.79 (-36%) -425.7
1911 NY1 NL 6 4 17 9 4 1 0 81.7 73 30 33 39 3.31 3.37 (+2%) 171.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
136 263 12 42 4 3 0 14 1 16 87 0.160 0.211 0.198 0.408 -823.9

Career AVG .160 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career SLG .198 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.408 vs. league average 0.634 across their career seasons — 35.5% 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
1904 DET AL 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1907 STL NL 8 22 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 6 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1908 STL NL 48 90 3 17 2 0 0 6 0 5 27 0.189 .240 (-21%) .298 (-22%) .306 (-31%) .605 (-27%) -360.8
1909 NY1 NL 39 89 4 13 1 2 0 1 1 6 33 0.146 .244 (-40%) .306 (-32%) .312 (-35%) .618 (-34%) -463.1
1910 NY1 NL 19 32 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 2 9 0.156 — — — — 0.0
1911 NY1 NL 17 25 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 11 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 136 86 37 279 20 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1904 DET P 5 2 3 10 0 0
1907 SLN P 8 6 5 16 1 2
1908 SLN P 48 37 12 108 8 1
1909 NY1 P 39 30 8 86 9 2
1910 NY1 P 19 11 3 36 1 3
1911 NY1 P 17 0 6 23 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 135