Roy Jarvis
Born: 6/7/1926 in Shawnee, OK, USA
Died: 1/13/1990 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-04-30 | Final Game: 1947-09-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Leroy Gilbert Jarvis
Biography
Roy Jarvis was a professional baseball player born in 1926, whose career spanned from 1944 to 1947. Primarily serving as a position player, Jarvis made his mark in the Major Leagues during a transitional period for baseball, shortly after World War II. His time in the league was brief, as he played in only 21 games over the course of his career. Despite limited opportunities, he contributed 8 hits, including 1 home run, and recorded 4 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .16.
Jarvis's playing style was marked by a determination to make an impact, though he faced the challenges typical of players breaking into the post-war era. With the return of many veterans from military service, competition for roster spots intensified, making it difficult for new players like Jarvis to establish themselves. While his career statistics may not reflect a long tenure, Jarvis remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time of significant change and growth in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 50 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0.160 | 0.263 | 0.240 | 0.503 | -219.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | PIT | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 18 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0.156 | -219.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 17 | 0 | 55 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | BRO | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | PIT | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947 | PIT | C | 15 | 0 | 50 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 17 |