Roy Corhan
Born: 10/21/1887 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
Died: 11/24/1958 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-04-20 | Final Game: 1916-09-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Roy George Corhan
Biography
Roy Corhan, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century as a position player. His career spanned from 1911 to 1916, during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern game. Corhan played a total of 135 games, where he showcased his abilities primarily as an infielder. Over the course of his career, he recorded 90 hits and drove in 26 runs, culminating in a batting average of .211. Although he did not hit any home runs, Corhan was known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 17 stolen bases.
Corhan's playing style reflected the fundamentals of the time, emphasizing contact hitting and aggressive base running. While he may not have been a standout player in terms of power or average, his contributions to the teams he played for during those formative years of Major League Baseball were significant. His career, which concluded in September 1916, places him within the context of a rapidly evolving sport, as baseball began to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies in the years following his retirement.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | 426 | 44 | 90 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 17 | 35 | 31 | 0.211 | 0.277 | 0.263 | 0.540 | -1276.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | CHW | AL | 43 | 131 | 14 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0.214 | -306.0 |
| 1916 | STL | NL | 92 | 295 | 30 | 62 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 31 | 0.210 | -970.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 127 | 0 | 251 | 424 | 59 | 53 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | CHA | SS | 43 | 0 | 98 | 146 | 20 | 18 |
| 1916 | SLN | SS | 84 | 0 | 153 | 278 | 39 | 35 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 126 |