I signed with the Chicago Cubs in 1979 and played in the minor leagues with them until 1984.  As a free agent in 1985, I signed a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals and played with them for 3 years.  In 1986 and 1987 I was blessed by God to play in the Major Leagues.  Below is a list of the years and teams I played for.

 

 

Seasons Played:

1979 Geneva Cubs, Geneva New York

1980 Quad Cities Cubs, Davenport Iowa

1981 Quad Cities Cubs, Davenport Iowa

1982 Salinas Cubs, Salinas California

1983 Midland Cubs, Midland Texas

1984 Midland Cubs, Midland Texas

1985 Arkansas Travelers, Little Rock Arkansas

1986 Arkansas Travelers, Little Rock Arkansas

1986 St Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Missouri

1987 St Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Missouri

1987 Louisville Redbirds, Louisville Kentucky

1988 Portland Beavers, Portland Oregon

1989 Portland Beavers, Portland Oregon

1989 Tidewater Tides, Virginia Beach, Virginia

1990 Tidewater Tides, Virginia Beach, Virginia

1991 Tidewater Tides, Virginia Beach, Virginia

1992 Edmonton Trappers, Edmonton Alberta Canada

If you were looking for Ray’s tribute to his late wife Lori, click on her picture.

Awards:

 

High School All State 1975, 1976

High School All American 1975

Blissfield High School Hall of Fame

California League Fireman of the year 1981