Ray Smith
Position:
Catcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-1, 185lb (185cm, 83kg)
Born:
September 18, 1955
in Glendale, CA
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Draft: Drafted by the California Angels in the 22nd round of the 1973 MLB June Amateur Draft from Abraham Lincoln HS (San Diego, CA).
High School: Abraham Lincoln HS (San Diego, CA)
Schools: MiraCosta College (Oceanside, CA), University of Oregon (Eugene, OR)
Debut:
April 9, 1981
(Age 25-203d,
12,027th in MLB history)
vs. OAK 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 21, 1983
(Age 28-003d)
vs. CHW 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1983 season
Full Name: Raymond Edward Smith
Nicknames:
Quality or Qualls
Player Value--Batting