Roy Hartzell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906-1916)
Roy Hartzell was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1916 for the St. Louis Browns and the New York Yankees, a span of 11 seasons. In 1,290 career games, he hit .252 with 1,146 hits, 12 home runs, and 397 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 155 lb
- Died
- 11/6/1961 in Golden, CO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1906-04-17
- Last Game
- 1916-07-25
Full name: Roy Allen Hartzell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,290 | 4,548 | 503 | 1,146 | 112 | 55 | 12 | 397 | 182 | 455 | 382 | .252 | .327 | .309 | .635 | -171 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .309 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.
Career OPS .635 vs. league average .648 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | SLA | AL | 113 | 404 | 43 | 86 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 45 | .213 | .247 (-14%) | .307 (-14%) | .315 (-27%) | .622 (-20%) | -1092.0 |
| 1907 | SLA | AL | 60 | 220 | 20 | 52 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 19 | .236 | .245 (-4%) | .304 (-6%) | .308 (-4%) | .613 (-5%) | -186.9 |
| 1908 | SLA | AL | 115 | 422 | 41 | 112 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 32 | 24 | 19 | 38 | .265 | .240 (+10%) | .298 (+1%) | .306 (+4%) | .605 (+3%) | 132.3 |
| 1909 | SLA | AL | 152 | 595 | 64 | 161 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 14 | 29 | 50 | .271 | .244 (+11%) | .306 (+2%) | .312 (-2%) | .618 (avg) | -9.0 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 151 | 542 | 52 | 118 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 18 | 49 | 43 | .218 | .249 (-13%) | .317 (-9%) | .326 (-17%) | .644 (-13%) | -969.5 |
| 1911 | NYA | AL | 144 | 527 | 67 | 156 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 91 | 22 | 63 | 34 | .296 | .266 (+11%) | .336 (+12%) | .356 (+8%) | .693 (+10%) | 1177.4 |
| 1912 | NYA | AL | 125 | 416 | 50 | 113 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 38 | 20 | 64 | 35 | .272 | .268 (+1%) | .335 (+10%) | .358 (-1%) | .694 (+5%) | 545.6 |
| 1913 | NYA | AL | 141 | 490 | 60 | 127 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 26 | 67 | 40 | .259 | .259 (avg) | .325 (+9%) | .345 (-13%) | .670 (-3%) | 59.1 |
| 1914 | NYA | AL | 137 | 481 | 55 | 112 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 32 | 22 | 68 | 38 | .233 | .255 (-9%) | .322 (+4%) | .339 (-9%) | .661 (-3%) | -42.5 |
| 1915 | NYA | AL | 119 | 387 | 39 | 97 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 60 | 7 | 57 | 37 | .251 | .250 (avg) | .318 (+10%) | .332 (-6%) | .651 (+2%) | 379.4 |
| 1916 | NYA | AL | 33 | 64 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 3 | .188 | .248 (-25%) | .314 (-5%) | .326 (-38%) | .640 (-22%) | -164.6 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 1,290 | 4,548 | 503 | 1,146 | 112 | 55 | 12 | 397 | 182 | 455 | 382 | .252 | — | — | — | — | -171 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1291 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 657 | 2238 | 270 | 602 | 7 | 176 | .269 |
| Away | 634 | 2307 | 233 | 544 | 5 | 188 | .236 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-25 | NYY | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-07-22 | NYY | SLA | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-20 | NYY | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-19 | NYY | SLA | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-15 | NYY | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-13 | NYY | CLE | W | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-07-12 | NYY | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-12 | NYY | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-07-11 | NYY | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-07-11 | NYY | CLE | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 112 | 19 | 270 | 310 | 33 | 30 |
| 3B | 440 | 237 | 580 | 842 | 132 | 58 |
| OF | 550 | 187 | 893 | 84 | 42 | 17 |
| SS | 155 | 128 | 306 | 446 | 67 | 47 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | SLA | 2B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | SLA | 3B | 103 | 100 | 119 | 209 | 41 | 11 |
| 1906 | SLA | SS | 6 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 2 |
| 1907 | SLA | 2B | 12 | 12 | 36 | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| 1907 | SLA | 3B | 38 | 41 | 49 | 74 | 12 | 5 |
| 1907 | SLA | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | SLA | SS | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1908 | SLA | 2B | 4 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908 | SLA | 3B | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1908 | SLA | OF | 82 | 79 | 117 | 15 | 8 | 5 |
| 1908 | SLA | SS | 18 | 17 | 33 | 53 | 12 | 6 |
| 1909 | SLA | 2B | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | SLA | OF | 85 | 85 | 120 | 21 | 9 | 5 |
| 1909 | SLA | SS | 65 | 64 | 132 | 196 | 25 | 15 |
| 1910 | SLA | 3B | 89 | 89 | 123 | 203 | 25 | 19 |
| 1910 | SLA | OF | 23 | 23 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1910 | SLA | SS | 38 | 38 | 86 | 108 | 15 | 14 |
| 1911 | NYA | 3B | 124 | 0 | 158 | 221 | 26 | 18 |
| 1911 | NYA | OF | 8 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911 | NYA | SS | 12 | 0 | 24 | 30 | 2 | 4 |
| 1912 | NYA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | NYA | 3B | 56 | 0 | 92 | 100 | 20 | 4 |
| 1912 | NYA | OF | 56 | 0 | 101 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| 1912 | NYA | SS | 10 | 0 | 21 | 30 | 7 | 0 |
| 1913 | NYA | 2B | 81 | 0 | 203 | 234 | 27 | 29 |
| 1913 | NYA | 3B | 21 | 0 | 31 | 23 | 4 | 1 |
| 1913 | NYA | OF | 31 | 0 | 49 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | NYA | SS | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| 1914 | NYA | 2B | 5 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914 | NYA | OF | 128 | 0 | 241 | 15 | 7 | 2 |
| 1915 | NYA | 2B | 5 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | NYA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | NYA | OF | 107 | 0 | 200 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| 1916 | NYA | OF | 28 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 114 |
| Third Base | 442 |
| Shortstop | 159 |
| Left Field | 217 |
| Center Field | 31 |
| Right Field | 312 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 23th | 2.0 | 64 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Roy Hartzell (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Roy Hartzell: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 17, 1906 and the final game on July 25, 1916, Roy Hartzell built the record summarized on this page. By club, Hartzell's seasons break down as the St. Louis Browns (1906 through 1910), the New York Highlanders (1911 through 1912), and the New York Yankees (1913 through 1916). Born on July 6, 1881, in Golden, CO, USA, Hartzell is listed as an outfielder and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5'8" and 155 pounds. The bio records the death on November 6, 1961, in Golden, CO, USA. Hartzell's full given name, per the bio, is Roy Allen Hartzell.
Across 1,290 games at the plate, Hartzell's career line reads 1,146 hits in 4,548 at bats for a .252 average; the totals also include 12 home runs, 397 runs batted in, and 182 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .327 clip and slugging .309, Hartzell finished with a .635 OPS. Hartzell hit .252 while the league hit .253 over the same span, a figure close to average. The hits column peaks at 161, in 1909. 1913 brought a season-best 26 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roy Hartzell
- What years did Roy Hartzell play?
- Roy Hartzell played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1916.
- Was Roy Hartzell a pitcher?
- No. Roy Hartzell was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Roy Hartzell hit?
- Roy Hartzell hit 12 career home runs with 1,146 hits.
- What teams did Roy Hartzell play for?
- Roy Hartzell played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1906–1910) and the New York Yankees (1911–1916).
- What were Roy Hartzell's career stats?
- In 1,290 games, Roy Hartzell had 1,146 hits, 12 home runs, 397 RBI, 503 runs, and 182 stolen bases, with a .252 batting average.
- What position did Roy Hartzell play?
- Roy Hartzell played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Roy Hartzell and how much did he weigh?
- Roy Hartzell was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 155 pounds.
- How many home runs did Roy Hartzell hit each season?
- Roy Hartzell's home runs by season: 0 in 1906, 0 in 1907, 2 in 1908, 0 in 1909, 2 in 1910, 3 in 1911, 1 in 1912, 0 in 1913, 1 in 1914, 3 in 1915, and 0 in 1916. His most in one season was 3, in 1911 and 1915.
- What was Roy Hartzell's career batting average?
- Roy Hartzell batted .252 over his career, with 1,146 hits in 4,548 at bats.
- How many RBI did Roy Hartzell have?
- Roy Hartzell drove in 397 runs in his career.
- Is Roy Hartzell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Roy Hartzell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.