Ray Soff

Born: 10/31/1958 in Adrian, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-07-17 | Final Game: 1987-05-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Raymond John Soff

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Biography

Ray Soff, born in 1958, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 17, 1986, to May 28, 1987. During his brief time in Major League Baseball, Soff played for the team that recognized his potential on the mound, showcasing his skills during a transitional period in the sport characterized by the end of the deadball era and the early stages of a more offensive-oriented game. Soff finished his career with a record of 5-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.19 across his appearances. He recorded a total of 31 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to challenge hitters despite not recording any saves. While his time in the majors was short-lived, Soff's contributions on the field remain a testament to the competitive spirit of pitchers of his era, who often navigated the complexities of a rapidly evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	2	42	0	0	0	0	53.7	55	25	7	18	31	4.19	0

Career ERA 4.19 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — near 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
1986	STL	NL	4	2	30	0	0	0	0	38.3	37	14	13	22	3.29	3.97 (+17%)	-
1987	STL	NL	1	0	12	0	0	0	0	15.3	18	11	5	9	6.46	4.29 (-50%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1986	STL	NL	30	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	STL	NL	12	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	42	0	7	9	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1986	SLN	P	30	0	6	7	1	0
1987	SLN	P	12	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	42

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1986	SLN	NL	$60,000
Total Career Earnings			$60,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Central Michigan University	Mount Pleasant	MI	1977, 1978, 1979