Willie Royster
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981)
Willie Royster was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1981 for the Baltimore Orioles. In 4 career games, he hit .000.
- 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
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 11/23/2015 in Ocean View, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1981-09-03
- Last Game
- 1981-10-02
Full name: Willie Arthur Royster
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | BAL | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-10-02 | BAL | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-15 | BAL | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-04 | BAL | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-03 | BAL | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
Willie Royster: the record in brief
According to the bio, Willie Royster debuted on September 3, 1981 and played a final game on October 2, 1981. The team column never changes: it is the Baltimore Orioles in 1981. At 5 feet, 11 inches and 180 pounds, Royster is listed as a catcher. Royster threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Royster was born on April 11, 1954, in Clarksville, VA, USA. Royster died on November 23, 2015, in Ocean View, NJ, USA. Royster's full given name, per the bio, is Willie Arthur Royster.
Royster collected 0 hits in 4 at bats across 4 games, good for a .000 batting average. Royster's .000 average ran 100.0% below the .256 that the league posted over the same seasons. The season table holds a single row: 1981 with the Baltimore Orioles, 4 games, 4 at bats and 0 hits.
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Willie Royster
- Was Willie Royster a pitcher?
- No. Willie Royster was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Willie Royster hit?
- Willie Royster hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Willie Royster play for?
- Willie Royster played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (1981).
- What were Willie Royster's career stats?
- In 4 games, Willie Royster had , with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Willie Royster play?
- Willie Royster played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Willie Royster and how much did he weigh?
- Willie Royster was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Willie Royster's career batting average?
- Willie Royster batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 4 at bats.
- Is Willie Royster in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Willie Royster has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.