Roy Schalk
Born: 11/9/1908 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 3/11/1990 in Gainesville, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-09-17 | Final Game: 1945-09-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: LeRoy John Schalk
Biography
Roy Schalk was a professional baseball player born in 1908, who played primarily as a position player from 1932 until his retirement in 1945. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 282 games, accumulating a total of 259 hits, which included 2 home runs and 109 RBIs. Schalk's batting average stood at .233, and he demonstrated his speed on the bases with 8 stolen bases.
Schalk played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating through the pre-World War II years and the early post-war era. His contributions to the game extended beyond the statistics, as he exemplified the grit and determination typical of players of his time. While not a household name, his role as a consistent contributor to his teams reflected the character and resilience found in the sport during an era marked by both competitive intensity and the challenges of wartime.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 282 | 1112 | 100 | 259 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 109 | 8 | 79 | 95 | 0.233 | 0.285 | 0.281 | 0.566 | -3741.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | NYY | AL | 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CHW | AL | 146 | 587 | 47 | 129 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 44 | 5 | 45 | 52 | 0.220 | -2408.6 |
| 1945 | CHW | AL | 133 | 513 | 50 | 127 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 3 | 32 | 41 | 0.248 | -1332.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 278 | 0 | 744 | 789 | 48 | 200 |
| SS | 5 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | NYA | 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 1944 | CHA | 2B | 142 | 0 | 360 | 391 | 28 | 109 |
| 1944 | CHA | SS | 5 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 3 |
| 1945 | CHA | 2B | 133 | 0 | 380 | 389 | 18 | 90 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 278 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 19th | 13.0 | 336 | 0 |