Ray Hathaway facts for kids

Ray Wilson Hathaway (born October 13, 1916 – died February 11, 2015) was an American baseball player. He played as a pitcher. Ray Hathaway was part of the Brooklyn Dodgers team in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for them in 1945.

Ray was about 6 feet tall and weighed around 165 pounds. He was a right-handed player, meaning he both hit and threw the baseball with his right hand.

Ray Hathaway's Baseball Career

Ray Hathaway played in Major League Baseball for a short time. He was a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers. His time in the MLB was during the year 1945.

Playing in the Major Leagues

Ray Hathaway played in four MLB games. He started one of these games as the pitcher. He did not complete any full games by himself.

Understanding Baseball Stats

In baseball, players have different statistics that show how well they played. For pitchers, some important stats include their record and Earned Run Average (ERA).

What Was Ray's Record?

Ray Hathaway's record was 0 wins and 1 loss. This means his team lost the one game he started as the pitcher.

What is an Earned Run Average (ERA)?

A pitcher's ERA shows how many "earned runs" they allow per nine innings pitched. An earned run is a run that scores because of a pitcher's actions, not because of errors by fielders. Ray Hathaway's ERA was 4.00. This means, on average, he allowed 4 earned runs for every nine innings he pitched.

How Many Innings Did Ray Pitch?

During his time in the MLB, Ray Hathaway pitched for a total of 9 innings. He also had 3 Strikeouts. A strikeout happens when a pitcher throws three strikes to a batter, and the batter fails to hit the ball.