Ray Stephens, baseball player, 1990-1992

Ray Stephens

Born: 9/22/1962 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-09-20 | Final Game: 1992-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Carl Ray Stephens

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Biography

Ray Stephens was a professional baseball player born in 1962, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily during the early 1990s. His career spanned from 1990 to 1992, during which he appeared in 19 games. As a position player, he contributed to his teams with a total of 6 hits, including 1 home run and 1 run batted in (RBI), while finishing his career with a batting average of .171. Despite the limited opportunities on the field, Stephens made his mark during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by the increased commercialization of the sport and the gradual shift towards power hitting. Stephens' playing style reflected the competitive nature of the time, where players often juggled the demands of traditional skills with evolving strategies in the game. While his career statistics may not have placed him among the more prominent figures of his era, his journey through the majors serves as a testament to the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level. After retiring in 1992, Stephens left behind a brief but notable presence in the annals of baseball history, exemplifying the hard work that characterizes many players who strive for success in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 35 2 6 1 0 1 1 0 1 11 0.171 0.194 0.286 0.480 0.0

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.480 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 32.0% 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
1990 STL NL 5 15 2 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 3 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1991 STL NL 6 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1992 TEX AL 8 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 17 10 59 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 SLN C 5 5 31 2 0 0
1991 SLN C 6 2 16 2 0 0
1992 TEX C 6 3 12 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 17
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 PHI NL $179,000
1990 SLN NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $279,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Middle Georgia College Cochran GA 1983
Cleveland State Community College Cleveland TN 1984
Troy University Troy AL 1985