Ray is currently in his third season with the Long Island Ducks, and his ninth of professional baseball. In 118 games with Long Island last year, Ray batted .307 with 67 RBI and a career-high 18 home runs. He led the league in runs (104), doubles (42) and extra-base hits (62), all career bests. He also came in third with 244 total bases and was fourth in hits with 144.
The New Jersey native was a member of the 2005 Atlantic League champion Somerset Patriots, where he batted .260 in 76 games with six home runs. His best season came in 2002 while playing for Lynchburg (A, Pirates) of the Carolina League. Ray earned All-Star honors and led the league in hits. He also finished among the top five leaders in batting average, doubles, extra-base hits, games, total bases, and at-bats.
Ray began his career as an undrafted free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2000.
*Ray has been named to the 2008 Atlantic League All-Star Team*