Ray Smith, baseball player, 1981-1983

Ray Smith

Born: 9/18/1955 in Glendale, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-04-09 | Final Game: 1983-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Raymond Edward Smith

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Biography

Ray Smith, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1983. Over the course of his brief career, Smith participated in 83 games, where he recorded 47 hits and achieved a batting average of .219. His offensive contributions included one home run and ten runs batted in, along with a single stolen base, showcasing his potential as a versatile player during his time in the league. Smith's career unfolded during an era of transition in baseball, as the sport was experiencing changes in player dynamics and the approach to the game. Though his time in the majors was relatively short, his participation in the league contributed to the ever-evolving landscape of baseball, reflecting the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the early 1980s. After retiring from professional play on September 21, 1983, Smith left behind a legacy as a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, having experienced the highs and lows of life in the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
83 215 16 47 6 1 1 10 1 11 18 0.219 0.259 0.270 0.529 -665.5

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.529 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 25.3% 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
1981 MIN AL 15 40 4 8 1 0 1 1 0 0 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1982 MIN AL 9 23 1 5 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 0.217 — — — — 0.0
1983 MIN AL 59 152 11 34 5 0 0 8 1 10 12 0.224 .260 (-14%) .324 (-16%) .389 (-34%) .714 (-26%) -665.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 83 67 381 32 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 MIN C 15 13 65 3 0 0
1982 MIN C 9 8 44 2 0 0
1983 MIN C 59 46 272 27 5 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 83

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oregon Eugene OR 1975, 1976