Former New York Giants pitcher Ray Crone passed away on January 15 at the age of 94, in Waxahachie, Texas. Crone, a right-handed pitcher, played for the Milwaukee Braves, and New York Giants (1957), and the San Francisco Giants in 1958. Crone’s passing leaves only 5 Giants who played for the team in New York. Those being:

■Joe Margoneri 1956-57 B: 1/13/1930 P

■Joey Amalfitano 1954-55 B:1/23/1934 INF

■Bill White 1956 B: 1/28/1934 1B

■Al Worthington 1953-54, 1956-57 B: 2/5/1929 P

■Jackie Brandt 1956 B: 4/28/1934 OF

MAY HE REST IN PEACE

Raymond Hayes Crone, a former Major League pitcher and longtime professional scout whose baseball career spanned more than half a century, passed away on January 15, 2026, in Waxahachie, Texas. He was 94. Born on August 7, 1931, in Memphis, Tennessee, Crone devoted his life to the game he loved, leaving a lasting imprint on the sport through both his playing days and his decades of talent evaluation.

Crone’s baseball journey began early. After starring at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, he signed with the Boston Braves organization at just 17 years old. He quickly distinguished himself as a promising young pitcher, winning 19 games for the Jacksonville Braves in 1953 as the franchise transitioned to Milwaukee.

He made his major league debut with the Milwaukee Braves on April 13, 1954, and over the next five seasons established himself as a steady right‑handed presence on the mound. Crone pitched for the Braves through 1957 before being traded to the New York Giants in a deal that sent Hall of Famer Red Schoendienst to Milwaukee. He remained with the Giants through their move to San Francisco, appearing in his final major league game in 1958. He finished his MLB career with a 30–30 record, a 3.87 ERA, and 260 strikeouts across 137 games.

After retiring from pitching in 1961, Crone stepped away from the field but not from the sport. A decade later, he began a long and respected career as a scout, working for several organizations including the Montreal Expos, Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, and Arizona Diamondbacks. His eye for talent and deep understanding of the game earned him admiration throughout the baseball community. His son, Ray Crone Jr., followed in his footsteps and also became a professional scout.

Condolences to his family and friends and may he Rest in Peace.

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