Ray Grimes
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Overall Career
Oscar Ray Grimes was born on September 11, 1893, in Bergholz, Ohio. Grimes was 27 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 24, 1920, with the Boston Red Sox.
Grimes had a 6-year career as a first baseman. In 433 games he batted .329 with 27 HR and 263 RBI. He appeared in one game with the Red Sox in 1920 before being dealt to the Cubs in 1921. That season he hit .321 with 79 runs batted in, 38 doubles, and 91 runs in a career-high 149 games. In 1922 he finished with 99 RBI, 99 runs, 45 doubles, 12 triples, 14 home runs, and hit .354, ending second in the National League batting title behind Rogers Hornsby (.401).
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Grimes's Moments in the Sun
- In 1922, Grimes set a major league mark with a least an RBI during 17 consecutive games.
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Trivia
- His son Oscar Jr. once played for the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees.
- Helped the Cubs turn a triple play on August 20, 1921.
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Transactions
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
