Roy Beecher
Born: 5/10/1884 in Swanton, OH, USA
Died: 10/11/1952 in Toledo, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1907-09-29 | Final Game: 1908-06-25
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Leroy Beecher
Biography
Roy Beecher, born in 1884, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. He played as a position player from 1907 to 1908, participating in just five games at the highest level. Beecher's tenure in the major leagues was marked by limited offensive production, as he recorded only one hit in 8 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .125. Throughout his time in the league, he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, nor did he register any stolen bases.
Despite the brevity of his career, Beecher's involvement in the game during this period reflects the evolving nature of baseball in the early 1900s, a time when the sport was beginning to emerge from the shadows of the deadball era. His experience highlights the challenges faced by players of that time, as team rosters often included a mix of seasoned veterans and newcomers vying for limited opportunities. While Beecher's major league contributions were modest, his legacy endures as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 19.7 | 28 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4.12 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2.57 | -87.4 |
| 1908 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.7 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 7.94 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NY1 | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908 | NY1 | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |