Roger McKee
Born: 9/16/1926 in Shelby, NC, USA
Died: 9/1/2014 in Shelby, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1943-08-18 | Final Game: 1944-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Roger Hornsby McKee
Biography
Roger McKee was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the mid-1940s. Born in 1926, McKee's career spanned from August 18, 1943, to September 26, 1944. He made his mark during a time when Major League Baseball was navigating the challenges of World War II, which led to a significant reshaping of team rosters and player availability.
In his brief career, McKee recorded a win-loss record of 1-0 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.87. He accumulated a total of 1 strikeout and did not register any saves. Although his time in the majors was limited, McKee's contributions came during an era that witnessed the evolution of baseball as it adapted to the absence of many star players serving in the military. His story reflects the resilience and passion for the game that characterized this pivotal period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 6.07 | -17.4 |
| 1944 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.333 | 0.200 | 0.533 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | PHI | NL | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | PHI | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |