Red Massey
Born: 10/9/1890 in Sevierville, TN, USA
Died: 6/23/1954 in Atlanta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1918-04-16 | Final Game: 1918-08-03
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Roy Hardee Massey
Biography
Red Massey was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned from 1918. He played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 66 games. Over the course of his career, Massey recorded 59 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .291. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 18 RBIs and showcased his speed on the basepaths with one stolen base.
Massey's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, post-World War I, when the sport was beginning to evolve into what would become the modern game. His performance, while brief, highlighted the emerging emphasis on batting average and contact hitting, traits that many players would strive to embody in the years that followed. Although his time in the league was short-lived, Red Massey's contributions to the game remain a part of baseball's rich tapestry, illustrating the diverse backgrounds and stories of players from the early 20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 203 | 20 | 59 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 23 | 20 | 0.291 | 0.363 | 0.340 | 0.703 | 376.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | BSN | NL | 66 | 203 | 20 | 59 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 23 | 20 | 0.291 | 376.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 45 | 0 | 97 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | BSN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918 | BSN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918 | BSN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | BSN | OF | 45 | 0 | 97 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 16 |
| Center Field | 30 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville | TN | 1911 |