Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_26240046_1 (season_3 INTEGER, played_by VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many season 3 appearances by the character played by Stefan Van Ray?
### Answer:
SELECT MIN(season_3) FROM table_26240046_1 WHERE played_by = "Stefan van Ray"