Summary
Ray Crone, a former major league baseball pitcher who played for the Braves and Giants, has died at the age of 94. Crone had a five-year career in the major leagues and later worked as a scout for several baseball teams until his retirement in 2017.
Key Facts
- Ray Crone signed with the Boston Braves in 1949 right after high school.
- He played his first major league game with the Milwaukee Braves in 1954.
- Crone achieved a 1-0 win-loss record with a 2.02 ERA in his rookie season.
- Between 1955 and 1956, Crone alternated between starting and relief pitching, with notable performances including an 11-inning complete game.
- The Braves, without Crone, reached the World Series in 1957 after he was traded to the New York Giants.
- Crone played in MLB's first West Coast game for the Giants against the Dodgers in 1958.
- His career record was 30 wins and 30 losses with a 3.87 ERA over 137 games.
- After retiring from playing, Crone began a long scouting career, retiring in 2017.
