Roy Castleton
Born: 7/26/1885 in Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Died: 6/24/1967 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1907-04-16 | Final Game: 1910-05-29
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 167 lbs
Full name: Royal Eugene Castleton
Biography
Roy Castleton was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1907 until 1910. Born in 1885, Castleton made his mark during an era characterized by a transition from the deadball style of play to a more dynamic approach. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 3-4, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.68, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters during a time when pitching was paramount to a team's success.
Despite his limited playing time, Castleton's contributions to the game included 13 strikeouts, indicative of his capability to retire batters through skillful pitching. His career, which spanned just a few seasons, reflected the challenges and competition that pitchers faced during the early 20th century. While he did not achieve notable recognition as a star player, Castleton's presence in the league during this formative period of baseball history remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's evolution. He retired from professional play on May 29, 1910, leaving behind a legacy as a diligent competitor in the early days of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 40 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 2.68 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2.81 | - |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1.93 | -241.3 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3.29 | -120.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.154 | 0.214 | 0.154 | 0.368 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NYY | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 11 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NYA | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | CIN | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1910 | CIN | P | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |