Peyton Gray
| Peyton Gray | |
|---|---|
| Texas Rangers – No. 75 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 2, 1995 Columbus, Indiana, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 23, 2026, for the Texas Rangers | |
| MLB statistics (through 2026 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 6–0 |
| Earned run average | 3.86 |
| Strikeouts | 60 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Peyton Charles Paul Gray (born June 2, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2026.
Amateur career
[edit]Gray attended Columbus East High School in Columbus, Indiana.[1] Gray attended Western Michigan University for his freshman year of college.[2] He then transferred to Gulf Coast State College for his sophomore season.[3] Gray transferred to Florida Gulf Coast University for his final two years of college.[3] In 2018, Gray signed with the Colorado Rockies as an undrafted free agent.
Professional career
[edit]Gray spent the 2018 and 2019 seasons in the Rockies organization before being released in 2020. He spent the 2020 season with the independent league Milwaukee Milkmen. Gray then signed and spent the 2021 season in the Kansas City Royals organization.[4] After being released, he returned to the Milwaukee Milkmen for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.[5] He signed with the Cincinnati Reds prior to the 2024 season, but did not play due to injury.[6]
Gray signed with the Texas Rangers organization.[7] He split the 2025 season between the Frisco RoughRiders of the Double–A Texas League and the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, going a combined 8–6 with a 3.58 ERA with 89 strikeouts over 73 innings.[8]
On April 23, 2026, Texas selected Gray's contract and promoted him to the major league roster for the first time.[9]
References
[edit]- ↑ Wmu_Athletics (November 14, 2013). "Western Michigan Baseball Adds Five to 2015 Roster". mlive. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Western Michigan Wins Series Over NIU With Sunday Shutout". Western Michigan University Athletics. May 11, 2015. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- 1 2 "Peyton Gray - 2018 - Baseball". FGCU Athletics. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ "News: KANSAS CITY ROYALS PURCHASE CONTRACT OF PEYTON GRAY FROM MILWAUKEE MILKMEN - Milwaukee Milkmen: Udderly Different Pro Baseball". www.milwaukeemilkmen.com. October 1, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ KRAH, STEVE (November 30, 2023). "Indiana-raised right-hander Gray closing the door in Mexico". IndianaRBI. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ Reports, Staff (December 16, 2023). "Gray is now a Red: East grad signs with Cincinnati". The Republic News. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ Reports, Staff (January 22, 2025). "Gray signs minor league contract with Rangers". The Republic News. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ McFarland, Shawn (March 21, 2026). "How an undrafted long-shot reliever became a 'real option' in Texas Rangers camp". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Rangers' Peyton Gray, 30, throws perfect inning in MLB debut". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 23, 2026. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- FGCU Eagles bio
- 1995 births
- Living people
- Algodoneros de Guasave players
- American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic
- American expatriate baseball players in Mexico
- Baseball players from Indiana
- Boise Hawks players
- Columbia Fireflies players
- Estrellas Orientales players
- Florida Gulf Coast Eagles baseball players
- Frisco RoughRiders players
- Grand Junction Rockies players
- Gulf Coast State Commodores baseball players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Milwaukee Milkmen players
- Northwest Arkansas Naturals players
- Quad Cities River Bandits players
- Round Rock Express players
- Sportspeople from Columbus, Indiana
- Texas Rangers players
- Western Michigan Broncos baseball players
- Yaquis de Obregón players