Roger Salkeld
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1996)
Roger Salkeld was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996 for the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 4 seasons. Across 45 career appearances, he went 10-10 with a 5.61 ERA and 141 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-09-08
- Last Game
- 1996-09-28
Full name: Roger William Salkeld
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.1 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 2.51 | 4.19 (+40%) | 707.9 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 2 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.0 | 76 | 47 | 45 | 46 | 7.17 | 4.51 (-59%) | -1388.6 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 8 | 5 | 29 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 116.0 | 114 | 67 | 54 | 82 | 5.20 | 4.61 (-13%) | -2075.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 10 | 10 | 45 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 189.1 | 203 | 118 | 103 | 141 | 5.61 | — | -2,757 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | .031 | .061 | .031 | .092 | 0 |
Career AVG .031 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 88.3% below league average.
Career OBP .061 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 82.0% below league average.
Career SLG .031 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 92.5% below league average.
Career OPS .092 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 87.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 29 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | .031 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 45 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | .031 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (90 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .053 |
| Away | 25 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 94.1 | 84 | 43 | 46 | 70 | 4.10 |
| Away | 25 | 95.0 | 119 | 75 | 57 | 71 | 7.11 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-28 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-22 | CIN | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-10 | CIN | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-07 | CIN | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-04 | CIN | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-31 | CIN | MIA | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-20 | CIN | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-19 | CIN | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-16 | CIN | COL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-08-11 | CIN | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-28 | CIN | STL | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996-09-22 | CIN | STL | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-10 | CIN | LAD | L | 1.2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-07 | CIN | SFG | W | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996-09-04 | CIN | ATL | W | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996-08-31 | CIN | MIA | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996-08-20 | CIN | ATL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-08-19 | CIN | COL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-08-16 | CIN | COL | L | 5.2 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996-08-11 | CIN | LAD | — | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 45 |
Salary History
Roger Salkeld's recorded salaries total $120,000 over 1 season, in 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Salkeld's career ran from 1993 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1993 and 1994.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CIN | NL | $120,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $120,000 | ||
Roger Salkeld: the record in brief
September 8, 1993 and September 28, 1996 bracket Roger Salkeld's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Salkeld's seasons break down as the Seattle Mariners (1993 to 1994) and the Cincinnati Reds (1996). Salkeld is listed as a pitcher at 6'5" and 215 pounds. Salkeld both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 6, 1971, in Burbank, CA, USA. The given name on file is Roger William Salkeld.
Salkeld's career pitching line is 10 wins, 10 losses and a 5.61 ERA over 45 appearances. The same table counts 141 strikeouts. The league ERA over Salkeld's seasons was 4.43, so the 5.61 figure ran 26.6% worse than average. No season topped the 8 wins of 1996. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 5.20 in 1996, when the league's was 4.61.
The position breakdown shows 45 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 9 putouts and 21 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roger Salkeld
- What years did Roger Salkeld play?
- Roger Salkeld played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996.
- Was Roger Salkeld a pitcher?
- Yes. Roger Salkeld pitched in the major leagues, recording 10 wins and 141 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Roger Salkeld hit?
- Roger Salkeld hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Roger Salkeld play for?
- Roger Salkeld played for 2 teams: the Seattle Mariners (1993–1994) and the Cincinnati Reds (1996).
- What were Roger Salkeld's career stats?
- In 45 games, Roger Salkeld went 10-10 with a 5.61 ERA, 141 strikeouts, and 189.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Roger Salkeld earn in his career?
- Roger Salkeld's recorded salaries total $120,000 over 1 season, in 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Salkeld's career ran from 1993 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1993 and 1994.
- What was Roger Salkeld's salary?
- Roger Salkeld's recorded salary was $120,000 in 1996.
- What position did Roger Salkeld play?
- Roger Salkeld played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Roger Salkeld and how much did he weigh?
- Roger Salkeld was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Roger Salkeld's career ERA?
- Roger Salkeld finished with a 5.61 career ERA, going 10-10 with 141 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Roger Salkeld have?
- Roger Salkeld recorded 141 career strikeouts.
- Is Roger Salkeld in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Roger Salkeld has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.