Ed Porray

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Edmund Joseph Porray, known as Ed Porray, was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Born December 5, 1888, his birthplace is notable: his birth certificate lists “At sea, on the Atlantic Ocean.” He is the only major league player born at sea.

Porray’s major league career was brief. He pitched in three games for the Buffalo Buffeds of the Federal League in 1914, posting a 0–1 record with a 4.35 ERA in 10 1/3 innings.

He made his Federal League debut on April 17, 1914, and his last appearance came on May 1, 1914.

During World War I, Porray served overseas as a pianist entertaining the troops. After the war, he toured the Keith and Orpheum vaudeville circuits.

Porray died on July 13, 1954, at age 65 in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania, and is buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Lackawaxen.

Today he is best remembered for his unusual birthplace and his brief major league career.