Royle Stillman
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1977)
Royle Stillman was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1977 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 89 career games, he hit .213 with 33 hits, 3 home runs, and 15 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-06-22
- Last Game
- 1977-10-02
Full name: Royle Eldon Stillman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 155 | 19 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 21 | 28 | .213 | .305 | .329 | .634 | -161 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons β 17.9% below league average.
Career OBP .305 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons β 6.3% below league average.
Career SLG .329 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons β 13.3% below league average.
Career OPS .634 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons β 10.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | BAL | AL | 13 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .429 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1976 | BAL | AL | 20 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .091 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CHA | AL | 56 | 119 | 18 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 17 | 21 | .210 | .264 (-20%) | .329 (-7%) | .401 (-10%) | .730 (-9%) | -161.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 89 | 155 | 19 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 21 | 28 | .213 | — | — | — | — | -161 | ||
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 (89 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 46 | 79 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 10 | .190 |
| Away | 43 | 76 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 5 | .237 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-10-02 | CHW | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-24 | CHW | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1977-09-19 | CHW | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-17 | CHW | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977-09-16 | CHW | LAA | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-13 | CHW | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-12 | CHW | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-11 | CHW | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-05 | CHW | OAK | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-02 | CHW | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 19 |
| Right Field | 9 |
| Designated Hitter | 20 |
Royle Stillman: the record in brief
The profile opens with Royle Stillman's first major league game on June 22, 1975; the last one listed came on October 2, 1977. By club, Stillman's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (1975 to 1976) and the Chicago White Sox (1977). Stillman played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on January 2, 1951, in Santa Monica, CA, USA, Stillman was listed at 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds. The given name on file is Royle Eldon Stillman.
The batting record for Stillman: 89 games, 33 hits in 155 at bats, and a .213 average, adding 3 home runs and 15 RBI. The on-base percentage is .305 and the slugging percentage .329, for an OPS of .634. Measured against the leagues Stillman played in, the .213 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 17.9% below the league. In OPS terms, Stillman's .634 stands 10.1% below the league's .705. No season topped the 25 hits of 1977. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .210 in 1977, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Royle Stillman
- What years did Royle Stillman play?
- Royle Stillman played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1977.
- Was Royle Stillman a pitcher?
- No. Royle Stillman was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Royle Stillman hit?
- Royle Stillman hit 3 career home runs with 33 hits.
- What teams did Royle Stillman play for?
- Royle Stillman played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1975β1976) and the Chicago White Sox (1977).
- What were Royle Stillman's career stats?
- In 89 games, Royle Stillman had 33 hits, 3 home runs, 15 RBI, 19 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .213 batting average.
- What position did Royle Stillman play?
- Royle Stillman played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Royle Stillman and how much did he weigh?
- Royle Stillman was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Royle Stillman hit each season?
- Royle Stillman's home runs by season: 0 in 1975, 0 in 1976, and 3 in 1977. His most in one season was 3, in 1977.
- What was Royle Stillman's career batting average?
- Royle Stillman batted .213 over his career, with 33 hits in 155 at bats.
- How many RBI did Royle Stillman have?
- Royle Stillman drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Royle Stillman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Royle Stillman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.