Roy Golden
Born: 7/12/1888 in Madisonville, OH, USA
Died: 10/4/1961 in Norwood, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-09-07 | Final Game: 1911-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Roy Kramer Golden
Biography
Roy Golden, born in 1888, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. His career spanned from September 7, 1910, to September 28, 1911. Golden's tenure in Major League Baseball was marked by a record of 6 wins and 12 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.89. He accumulated a total of 112 strikeouts throughout his time on the mound, showcasing his ability to miss bats, albeit in a limited span of appearances.
Golden's pitching style and performance reflected the transitional period of baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more offensive-minded approach. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for during his brief career remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His journey through the game serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the sport's development, even if their careers were not marked by prolonged success or widespread recognition.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 12 | 37 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 191.3 | 171 | 104 | 9 | 162 | 112 | 4.89 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | STL | NL | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 42.7 | 44 | 21 | 33 | 31 | 4.43 | - |
| 1911 | STL | NL | 4 | 9 | 30 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 148.7 | 127 | 83 | 129 | 81 | 5.02 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 59 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0.153 | 0.231 | 0.169 | 0.400 | -362.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | STL | NL | 7 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | STL | NL | 30 | 44 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0.114 | -362.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 37 | 6 | 8 | 53 | 8 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | SLN | P | 7 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 2 |
| 1911 | SLN | P | 30 | 0 | 5 | 39 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 37 |