Roy Meeker
Born: 9/15/1900 in Lead Mine, MO, USA
Died: 3/25/1929 in Orlando, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-09-22 | Final Game: 1926-09-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Charles Roy Meeker
Biography
Roy Meeker was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1900, who played in the Major Leagues from 1923 to 1926. Over the course of his career, Meeker competed in a total of 44 games, finishing with a win-loss record of 8-14. He recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.73 and struck out 54 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite a challenging era for pitchers.
Meeker's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the evolution of pitching styles and offensive strategies. While he did not achieve the same level of acclaim as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game during the early 20th century reflect the spirit of perseverance that defined many players of his time. Although he did not record any saves, his role on the mound was pivotal in the development of the teams he played for, as he navigated through the dynamic landscape of baseball in the 1920s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 14 | 42 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 192.0 | 214 | 101 | 8 | 103 | 54 | 4.73 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 24 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 3.60 | 286.0 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 5 | 12 | 30 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 146.0 | 166 | 76 | 81 | 37 | 4.68 | -3302.6 |
| 1926 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 6.43 | -222.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 63 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.190 | 0.215 | 0.238 | 0.453 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 30 | 48 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.229 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | CIN | NL | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 42 | 0 | 7 | 39 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | PHA | P | 30 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 1 | 2 |
| 1926 | CIN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 42 |