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ryanivr · 05-18-2010, 11:08 PM

Kansas City Pitcher Nick Ray Hurt

KANSAS CITY, MO. August 25, 1914 - The Kansas City Packers were dealt a severe blow when Nick Ray was hurt throwing a pitch recently in a game against the Brooklyn Tip-Tops. After the game, the team doctor reported Ray might have to spend a lengthy time on the disabled list. Today doctors confirmed it, ruling the 23-year-old starting pitcher out for the rest of the season with a torn tendon in his elbow. They indicated it would take Ray at least 13-14 months to heal, meaning he will miss the rest of this season and likely all of next season.

Ray, jut 23, has had the misfortune of being on a rather poor team, but he has been the club's best pitcher in the three years of the UBA. In his career, he has a 2.26 ERA but a record of 49-53. Ray really took a step in his second season. In 1912, Ray finished with an ERA of 3.60 an 42 strikeouts in 37 games starterd. But in 1913, he started 43 games and finished with 2.73 ERA and a whopping 166 strikeouts.

The Packers and the entire league will miss having Ray's quality arm in the fold. We wish him a speedy recovery and can't wait to see him back on the field.

05-18-2010, 11:08 PM	#168
ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 907	Kansas City Pitcher Nick Ray Hurt KANSAS CITY, MO. August 25, 1914 - The Kansas City Packers were dealt a severe blow when Nick Ray was hurt throwing a pitch recently in a game against the Brooklyn Tip-Tops. After the game, the team doctor reported Ray might have to spend a lengthy time on the disabled list. Today doctors confirmed it, ruling the 23-year-old starting pitcher out for the rest of the season with a torn tendon in his elbow. They indicated it would take Ray at least 13-14 months to heal, meaning he will miss the rest of this season and likely all of next season. Ray, jut 23, has had the misfortune of being on a rather poor team, but he has been the club's best pitcher in the three years of the UBA. In his career, he has a 2.26 ERA but a record of 49-53. Ray really took a step in his second season. In 1912, Ray finished with an ERA of 3.60 an 42 strikeouts in 37 games starterd. But in 1913, he started 43 games and finished with 2.73 ERA and a whopping 166 strikeouts. The Packers and the entire league will miss having Ray's quality arm in the fold. We wish him a speedy recovery and can't wait to see him back on the field.