Ray Shearer

Born: 9/19/1929 in Jacobus, PA, USA

Died: 2/21/1982 in York, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-09-18 | Final Game: 1957-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Ray Solomon Shearer

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Biography

Ray Shearer was a professional baseball player born in 1929, who notably played in the Major Leagues during the late 1950s. His career spanned from September 18, 1957, to September 29, 1957, a brief period during which he appeared in just two games. Despite the limited opportunities, Shearer made a significant mark by achieving a batting average of 0.5, recording one hit in his two at-bats. He did not register any home runs or runs batted in during his tenure, nor did he record any stolen bases. Shearer’s time in the Major Leagues occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve with the integration of players into the league and the emergence of new playing styles. While his playing career was short-lived, Shearer’s journey to the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many players in that era, highlighting the competitive nature of professional baseball. His contributions, though limited in statistical terms, are a testament to the many players who aspired to leave their mark on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.500	0.667	0.500	1.167	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +94.2% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +105.8% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +27.8% above league average.

Career OPS 1.167 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — +63.1% above 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
1957	ATL	NL	2	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	ML1	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1