Stan Royer
Born: 8/31/1967 in Olney, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-09-11 | Final Game: 1994-07-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Stanley Dean Royer
Biography
Stan Royer was a professional baseball player born in 1967, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1994. Primarily a position player, he played a total of 89 games during his brief career, showcasing his skills in an era characterized by a burgeoning offensive approach in the game. Royer recorded 41 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 21 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .250. Despite not being known for his speed on the basepaths—evidenced by his zero stolen bases—Royer contributed to his teams with solid contact hitting and a reliable presence in the lineup.
Royer’s career spanned a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to embrace a more power-oriented style, setting the stage for the offensive explosion of the late 1990s. While his time in the majors was relatively short-lived, Royer's contributions on the field reflected the determination and grit of players who fought for their place in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball. His journey through the league serves as a testament to the challenges faced by many athletes striving to make their mark in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 164 | 14 | 41 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 0.250 | 0.266 | 0.384 | 0.650 | -383.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | STL | NL | 9 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | STL | NL | 13 | 31 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.323 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | STL | NL | 24 | 46 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.304 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 39 | 57 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.175 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 18 | 8 | 89 | 7 | 3 | 9 |
| 3B | 28 | 19 | 13 | 38 | 6 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SLN | 3B | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SLN | 1B | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 1992 | SLN | 3B | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | SLN | 1B | 2 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SLN | 3B | 10 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | BOS | 3B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | SLN | 1B | 11 | 2 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | SLN | 3B | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 18 |
| Third Base | 28 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SLN | NL | $130,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $130,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | Charleston | IL | 1986, 1987, 1988 |