About Ray Poat Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Ray Poat:
Ray Poat (full name: Raymond Willis Poat; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1942 until 1949 for the Cleveland Indians, New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for the Indians from 1942 - 1944, Giants from 1947 - 1949 and Pirates in 1949. Over 6 seasons, he started 47 games, won 22 games, struck out 178 batters, and had a 4.55 ERA. Born on December 19, 1917 in Chicago, IL, Poat stood 6' 2" and weighed 200 lb. He attended high school. His debut was on April 15, 1942 and he played his final game on September 21, 1949. Common misspellings of his name include Raymond Ray Willis Poat.