Robbie Ray | |
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![]() Ray with the
Arizona Diamondbacks in 2016 | |
San Francisco Giants – No. 23 | |
Starting pitcher | |
Born: Brentwood, Tennessee | October 1, 1991|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
May 6, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers | |
MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Win–loss record | 74–71 |
Earned run average | 3.96 |
Strikeouts | 1,505 |
Teams | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Robert Glenn Ray (born October 1, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Mariners. Ray won the American League (AL) Cy Young Award with the Blue Jays in 2021.
Robert Glenn Ray was born October 1, 1991, in Brentwood, Tennessee, [1] to Lori and Robert Ray. [2]
Ray originally planned to play college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores before changing his mind and committing to the Arkansas Razorbacks. [3]
The Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB) selected Ray in the 12th round, 356th overall, of the 2010 MLB draft. [4] He agreed to terms with the Nationals on August 14, joining the organization on a $799,000 signing bonus. Because he signed so late in the season, Ray had limited time to play in the minor leagues in 2010. [5] He made one appearance that season, striking out two batters in one inning for the Vermont Lake Monsters of the New York–Penn League. [6] After spending the first five weeks of the 2011 season in Florida for extended spring training, Ray made his first professional baseball start on May 9, 2011, for the Single-A Hagerstown Suns of rhe South Atlantic League. He allowed one hit and did not walk a batter in five scoreless innings against the Delmarva Shorebirds. [7]
On December 3, 2013, the Nationals traded Ray, pitcher Ian Krol, and infielder/outfielder Steve Lombardozzi Jr. to the Detroit Tigers for veteran pitcher Doug Fister, a move that was part of general manager Dave Dombrowski's larger plan to cut the Tigers' payroll and invest in pitching prospects. [8]
Prior to the 2020 season, the Diamondbacks agreed to terms with Ray, signing him to a one-year, $9.43 million contract. [9] When the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the 2020 MLB season, Ray remained in Arizona to maintain his conditioning, [10] throwing off a mound at Salt River Fields twice a week. [11] On August 16, Ray recorded his 1,000th career strikeout, against Jorge Mateo of the San Diego Padres. [12]
On September 1, 2020, the Diamondbacks traded Ray to the Toronto Blue Jays for pitcher Travis Bergen. [13]
Ray struggled with his pitch command in his 2023 season debut, allowing five runs (three earned) on four hits and five walks in 3+1⁄3 innings against the Cleveland Guardians. The next day, he was placed on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 1 flexor strain in his pitching elbow. [14] [15]
On January 5, 2023, the Mariners traded Ray to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for outfielder Mitch Haniger, pitcher Anthony DeSclafani, and cash considerations. [16] The Giants viewed Ray as a complimentary piece to Logan Webb, their ace. [17]
Ray primarily relies on two pitches: a four-seam fastball and a slider. He occasionally utilizes a two-seam fastball, a changeup, and a curveball as well. [18]
Name of award | Time(s) | Date(s) | Ref. |
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All-MLB First Team | 1 | 2021 | TK |
AL Cy Young Award | 1 | 2021 | TK |
MLB Players Choice AL Outstanding Pitcher | 1 | 2021 | TK |
NL All-Star | 1 | 2017 | TK |
Notes: Per Baseball-Reference.com and listed references. |
Category | Time(s) | Date(s) |
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Pitching | ||
Earned run average | 1 | 2021 |
Games started | 1 | 2021 |
Innings pitched (IP) | 1 | 2021 |
Strikeouts | 1 | 2021 |
Strikeouts per nine innings pitched (K/9) | 1 | 2017 |
Walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) | 1 | 2021 |
Wins Above Replacement | 1 | 2021 |
Notes: Per Baseball-Reference.com. Through 2023 season. Awarded for play in National League from 2015 to 2020, and for play in American League from 2020 to present. Bold – led both leagues. |
Ray met his wife, Taylor Pasma, at a birthday party in 2012, and they married during the 2014–15 MLB offseason. [19] [20] They have three children together: two sons and a daughter. [1]
Robbie Ray | |
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![]() Ray with the
Arizona Diamondbacks in 2016 | |
San Francisco Giants – No. 23 | |
Starting pitcher | |
Born: Brentwood, Tennessee | October 1, 1991|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
May 6, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers | |
MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Win–loss record | 74–71 |
Earned run average | 3.96 |
Strikeouts | 1,505 |
Teams | |
| |
Career highlights and awards | |
|
Robert Glenn Ray (born October 1, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Mariners. Ray won the American League (AL) Cy Young Award with the Blue Jays in 2021.
Robert Glenn Ray was born October 1, 1991, in Brentwood, Tennessee, [1] to Lori and Robert Ray. [2]
Ray originally planned to play college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores before changing his mind and committing to the Arkansas Razorbacks. [3]
The Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB) selected Ray in the 12th round, 356th overall, of the 2010 MLB draft. [4] He agreed to terms with the Nationals on August 14, joining the organization on a $799,000 signing bonus. Because he signed so late in the season, Ray had limited time to play in the minor leagues in 2010. [5] He made one appearance that season, striking out two batters in one inning for the Vermont Lake Monsters of the New York–Penn League. [6] After spending the first five weeks of the 2011 season in Florida for extended spring training, Ray made his first professional baseball start on May 9, 2011, for the Single-A Hagerstown Suns of rhe South Atlantic League. He allowed one hit and did not walk a batter in five scoreless innings against the Delmarva Shorebirds. [7]
On December 3, 2013, the Nationals traded Ray, pitcher Ian Krol, and infielder/outfielder Steve Lombardozzi Jr. to the Detroit Tigers for veteran pitcher Doug Fister, a move that was part of general manager Dave Dombrowski's larger plan to cut the Tigers' payroll and invest in pitching prospects. [8]
Prior to the 2020 season, the Diamondbacks agreed to terms with Ray, signing him to a one-year, $9.43 million contract. [9] When the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the 2020 MLB season, Ray remained in Arizona to maintain his conditioning, [10] throwing off a mound at Salt River Fields twice a week. [11] On August 16, Ray recorded his 1,000th career strikeout, against Jorge Mateo of the San Diego Padres. [12]
On September 1, 2020, the Diamondbacks traded Ray to the Toronto Blue Jays for pitcher Travis Bergen. [13]
Ray struggled with his pitch command in his 2023 season debut, allowing five runs (three earned) on four hits and five walks in 3+1⁄3 innings against the Cleveland Guardians. The next day, he was placed on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 1 flexor strain in his pitching elbow. [14] [15]
On January 5, 2023, the Mariners traded Ray to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for outfielder Mitch Haniger, pitcher Anthony DeSclafani, and cash considerations. [16] The Giants viewed Ray as a complimentary piece to Logan Webb, their ace. [17]
Ray primarily relies on two pitches: a four-seam fastball and a slider. He occasionally utilizes a two-seam fastball, a changeup, and a curveball as well. [18]
Name of award | Time(s) | Date(s) | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
All-MLB First Team | 1 | 2021 | TK |
AL Cy Young Award | 1 | 2021 | TK |
MLB Players Choice AL Outstanding Pitcher | 1 | 2021 | TK |
NL All-Star | 1 | 2017 | TK |
Notes: Per Baseball-Reference.com and listed references. |
Category | Time(s) | Date(s) |
---|---|---|
Pitching | ||
Earned run average | 1 | 2021 |
Games started | 1 | 2021 |
Innings pitched (IP) | 1 | 2021 |
Strikeouts | 1 | 2021 |
Strikeouts per nine innings pitched (K/9) | 1 | 2017 |
Walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) | 1 | 2021 |
Wins Above Replacement | 1 | 2021 |
Notes: Per Baseball-Reference.com. Through 2023 season. Awarded for play in National League from 2015 to 2020, and for play in American League from 2020 to present. Bold – led both leagues. |
Ray met his wife, Taylor Pasma, at a birthday party in 2012, and they married during the 2014–15 MLB offseason. [19] [20] They have three children together: two sons and a daughter. [1]