Carlos Royer
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Carlos Royer was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Cuban Stars of Havana. In 23 career games, he hit .197 with 15 hits and 5 RBI. He also pitched in 8 games, going 2-6 with a 3.22 ERA.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 76 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .197 | .237 | .263 | .501 | -263 |
Career AVG .197 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.
Career OBP .237 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.
Career SLG .263 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.
Career OPS .501 vs. league average .614 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | CSH | EAS | 16 | 56 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .179 | .247 (-28%) | .307 (-33%) | .315 (-32%) | .622 (-32%) | -263.0 |
| 1908 | CSH | NAC | 7 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 23 | 76 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .197 | — | — | — | — | -263 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | CSH | EAS | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 38 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 3.09 | 2.68 (-15%) | -112.7 |
| 1908 | CSH | NAC | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 22 | 3.38 | 2.40 (-41%) | -384.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 67.0 | 64 | 24 | 22 | 31 | 3.22 | — | -497 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
| First Base | 16 |
Carlos Royer: the record in brief
The season rows for Carlos Royer begin in 1906. The team column never changes: it is the Cuban Stars of Havana from 1906 to 1908. Royer is listed as a first baseman. Royer batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Royer was born in 1874, in Cuba. The bio records the death on July 26, 1938.
Across 23 games at the plate, Royer's career line reads 15 hits in 76 at bats for a .197 average, along with 5 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .237 clip and slugging .263, Royer finished with a .501 OPS. Royer's .197 average ran 19.1% below the .244 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 18.4% below league average (.501 against .614). Royer collected a career-high 10 hits in 1906. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .179 in 1906, did not top the league's .247.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlos Royer
- Was Carlos Royer a pitcher?
- Both. Carlos Royer pitched in 8 games, going 2-6 with a 3.22 ERA, but spent most of his career as a First Baseman.
- How many home runs did Carlos Royer hit?
- Carlos Royer hit 0 career home runs with 15 hits.
- What teams did Carlos Royer play for?
- Carlos Royer played for one team, the Cuban Stars of Havana (1906, 1908).
- What were Carlos Royer's career stats?
- In 23 games, Carlos Royer had 15 hits, 5 RBI, 9 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .197 batting average. As a pitcher, in 8 games, he went 2-6 with a 3.22 ERA, 31 strikeouts, and 67.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Carlos Royer play?
- Carlos Royer played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Carlos Royer?
- Carlos Royer was listed at 5 feet 9 inches.
- What was Carlos Royer's career batting average?
- Carlos Royer batted .197 over his career, with 15 hits in 76 at bats.
- How many RBI did Carlos Royer have?
- Carlos Royer drove in 5 runs in his career.
- What was Carlos Royer's career ERA?
- Carlos Royer finished with a 3.22 career ERA, going 2-6 with 31 strikeouts.
- Is Carlos Royer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Carlos Royer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.