Luther Roy
Born: 7/29/1902 in Ooltewah, TN, USA
Died: 7/24/1963 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-06-12 | Final Game: 1929-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 161 lbs
Full name: Luther Franklin Roy
Biography
Luther Roy was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1929. Born in 1902, he made his debut during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Over the course of his career, Roy compiled a record of 6 wins and 12 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 7.17, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound during his time.
Despite his struggles in terms of win-loss record and ERA, Roy contributed to his teams with a total of 36 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats. While he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher in the 1920s provided valuable experience as the game began to evolve. Although not a standout player in the annals of baseball history, Luther Roy's career serves as a reminder of the many athletes who played during a time of significant change in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 12 | 56 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 170.7 | 231 | 136 | 15 | 92 | 36 | 7.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 0 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 48.7 | 62 | 42 | 31 | 14 | 7.77 | -1390.0 |
| 1925 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 3.60 | -796.9 |
| 1927 | CHC | NL | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 2.29 | - |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4.91 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | PHI | NL | 3 | 6 | 21 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88.7 | 137 | 83 | 37 | 16 | 8.42 | -2918.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 53 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0.264 | 0.350 | 0.264 | 0.614 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 16 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CLE | AL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CHC | NL | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | PHI | NL | 21 | 32 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0.281 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 56 | 0 | 8 | 44 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CLE | P | 16 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925 | CLE | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | CHN | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1929 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | PHI | P | 21 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 56 |