Ray Lucas | |
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Pitcher | |
Born:(1908-10-02)October 2, 1908 Springfield, Ohio | |
Died: October 9, 1969(1969-10-09) (aged 61) Harrison, Michigan | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 28, 1929, for the New York Giants | |
Last MLB appearance | |
June 6, 1934, for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 1–1 |
Earned run average | 5.79 |
Strikeouts | 5 |
Stats atBaseball Reference ![]() | |
Teams | |
Ray Wesley Lucas (October 2, 1908 – October 9, 1969) was amajor league baseballpitcher, and a minor league baseball manager and scout.
Lucas pitched in the major leagues during parts of five different seasons for theNew York Giants and theBrooklyn Dodgers. He compiled a record of 1–1 in twenty-two games, with onesave and a 5.79ERA. At the plate, Lucas went three for nine for a .333 lifetimebatting average.
Lucas had some managerial stints in the minor leagues in Tampa including part of a season with theKinston Eagles.[1] He pitched in the minors from 1929 to 1941. Lucas' best seasons were his last two when he went 37–22 in theWest Texas–New Mexico League. His career was cut short after his hand was shot off in a hunting accident.
Following his playing days, Lucas scouted for theToledo Mud Hens.
Born inSpringfield, Ohio, Lucas died inHarrison, Michigan.[2]
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