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Ray French

Ray French Notable

b. January 9, 1895 · New York Yankees 1920, Brooklyn Robins 1923, Chicago White Sox 1924

Ray French played for three clubs across five seasons as a shortstop, opening with the New York Yankees in 1920 and closing with the Chicago White Sox in 1924.

Across 82 games he batted .193, with 36 hits and 29 runs. He finished with 6 doubles and 3 stolen bases.

He played 59 games at shortstop, with 173 assists and 29 errors. He turned 26 double plays.

He was born in Alameda, CA, USA on January 9, 1895, and died on April 3, 1978. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1920 NYY 2220 000 1010 .000
1923 BRO 43731416 210 7470 .219
1924 CHW 371121320 400 1110133 .179
Career 821872936 610 1914213 .193

On this day & linked events

1895

Born January 9, 1895

Alameda, CA, USA

1978

Died April 3, 1978

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