Roy Partee
Born: 9/7/1917 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Died: 12/27/2000 in Eureka, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1943-04-23 | Final Game: 1948-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Roy Robert Partee
Biography
Roy Partee was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who played primarily as a position player from 1943 until his retirement on October 3, 1948. His career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, as the sport was emerging from the constraints of World War II and entering a more dynamic era of play. Partee appeared in 367 games over his five-year career, showcasing his abilities as a reliable hitter and solid contributor to his teams.
During his time in the major leagues, Partee accumulated 273 hits, leading to a career batting average of .25. He demonstrated his power at the plate with 2 home runs and drove in a total of 114 RBIs. While not known for his speed, he did manage to steal 2 bases over his career. Partee's contributions to the game were emblematic of the era, as he navigated the challenges of a league adapting to the post-war landscape, and he left a lasting mark as a dedicated player in the history of baseball.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.0 | 54.0 | 8.0 | 21.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.389 | 0.450 | 0.519 | 0.969 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 12.0 | 10.0 | 0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.545 | 0.500 | 1.045 |
| 1942 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.800 | 1.200 |
| 1943 | 13.0 | 12.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.231 | 0.167 | 0.398 |
| 1944 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.500 | 0.333 | 0.833 |
| 1947 | 12.0 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 |
| 1948 | 15.0 | 14.0 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.533 | 0.786 | 1.319 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 367 | 1090 | 89 | 273 | 41 | 5 | 2 | 114 | 2 | 132 | 120 | 0.250 | 0.334 | 0.303 | 0.636 | -1249.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | BOS | AL | 96 | 299 | 30 | 84 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 39 | 33 | 0.281 | 454.7 |
| 1944 | BOS | AL | 89 | 280 | 18 | 68 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 37 | 29 | 0.243 | -206.6 |
| 1946 | BOS | AL | 40 | 111 | 13 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 0.315 | 272.2 |
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 60 | 169 | 14 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 23 | 0.231 | -645.7 |
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 82 | 231 | 14 | 47 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 25 | 21 | 0.203 | -1123.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.100 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | WS | BOS | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.100 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 344 | 0 | 1318 | 157 | 27 | 28 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | BOS | C | 91 | 0 | 349 | 57 | 7 | 11 |
| 1944 | BOS | C | 85 | 0 | 326 | 40 | 4 | 5 |
| 1946 | BOS | C | 38 | 0 | 139 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| 1947 | BOS | C | 54 | 0 | 207 | 26 | 6 | 4 |
| 1948 | SLA | C | 76 | 0 | 297 | 22 | 6 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 344 |