Roxy Snipes
Born: 10/28/1896 in Marion, SC, USA
Died: 5/1/1941 in Fayetteville, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-07-15 | Final Game: 1923-07-15
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Wyatt Eure Snipes
Biography
Roxy Snipes, born in 1896, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the sport, playing only one game on July 15, 1923. As a position player, he made his mark in the annals of baseball history, albeit in an exceptionally limited capacity. Snipes’ career statistics reflect the challenges faced by many players of his era, with his lone appearance resulting in no hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases, culminating in a batting average of .000.
Despite the brevity of his time in Major League Baseball, Snipes' participation during the early 1920s places him in an interesting context of the game’s evolution, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a period characterized by more offensive play. While he may not have left a significant statistical legacy, Roxy Snipes remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the big leagues.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
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College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 1922, 1923 |