Ray Kremer

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Ray Kremer
Pitcher
Born: March 23, 1893
Oakland, California
Died: February 8, 1965 (aged 71)
Pinole, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 18, 1924
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Final game
July 1, 1933
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Career statistics
Pitching Record     143-85
Earned run average     3.76
Strikeouts     516
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Ray "Wiz" Kremer (March 23, 1893 - February 8, 1965) was a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of ten seasons (1924-1933), all with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He led the National League in ERA in both 1926 and 1927. For his career, he compiled an 143-85 record in 308 appearances, with a 3.76 ERA and 516 strikeouts. Kremer's 143 wins with Pittsburgh rank him eighth in franchise history, his .627 winning percentage ranks seventh, and his 1954 2/3 innings pitched rank tenth.

He was born in Oakland, California and later died in Pinole, California at the age of 71.

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Preceded by
Dolf Luque		 National League ERA Champion
1926-1927		 Succeeded by
Dazzy Vance
Preceded by
Dazzy Vance
Pat Malone		 National League Wins Champion
1926 (with Donohue, Meadows & Rhem)
1930 (with Pat Malone)		 Succeeded by
Charley Root
J. Elliott, B. Hallahan & H. Meine
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