Ray Semproch, baseball player, 1958-1961

Ray Semproch

Born: 1/7/1931 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 10/27/2024 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-15 | Final Game: 1961-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Roman Anthony Semproch

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Biography

Ray Semproch, born in 1931, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1958 to 1961. He played in an era defined by the transition from the golden age of baseball to a more competitive and commercialized sport. Semproch made his mark in Major League Baseball, holding a career record of 19-21 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.42 across his tenure. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 156 strikeouts, along with three saves. Semproch's playing style reflected the characteristics of pitchers during the late 1950s and early 1960s, where a mix of power and precision was essential. His contributions on the mound were significant for the teams he played for, as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly evolving game. Though his career was relatively brief, the impact of his performances and the skills he showcased remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 21 85 48 14 2 3 344.0 360 169 39 136 156 4.42 0

Career ERA 4.42 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 13.2% worse 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 PHI NL 13 11 36 30 12 2 0 204.3 211 89 58 92 3.92 3.86 (-2%) -1304.5
1959 PHI NL 3 10 30 18 2 0 3 111.7 119 67 59 54 5.40 3.90 (-38%) -2100.2
1960 DET AL 3 0 17 0 0 0 0 27.0 29 12 16 9 4.00 3.82 (-5%) -532.2
1961 LAA AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 1 3 1 9.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
85 112 2 13 1 0 0 6 0 2 39 0.116 0.132 0.125 0.257 -879.3

Career AVG .116 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.

Career OBP .132 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 59.6% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 68.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.257 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 64.3% 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 PHI NL 36 74 1 7 1 0 0 4 0 1 20 0.095 .257 (-63%) .324 (-67%) .394 (-73%) .719 (-70%) -879.3
1959 PHI NL 30 34 1 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 16 0.176 — — — — 0.0
1960 DET AL 17 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1961 LAA AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 85 48 19 64 3 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1958 PHI P 36 30 13 31 0 0
1959 PHI P 30 18 6 21 1 4
1960 DET P 17 0 0 11 2 1
1961 LAA P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 85