Roy Wilkinson
Born: 5/8/1893 in Canandaigua, NY, USA
Died: 7/2/1956 in Louisville, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1918-04-29 | Final Game: 1922-05-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Roy Hamilton Wilkinson
Biography
Roy Wilkinson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1918 to 1922. Born in 1893, he played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive game. Throughout his five seasons in Major League Baseball, Wilkinson compiled a record of 12 wins and 31 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.66. His tenure in the league included 88 strikeouts and 6 saves, showcasing his role as a reliable, if not dominant, presence on the mound.
Wilkinson's playing style reflected the challenges of his time, as he navigated a game that was becoming increasingly competitive. Despite his struggles with consistency, his contributions to his teams were notable, and he played a part in the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. While his overall statistics may not have marked him as a star, his perseverance and dedication to the game are emblematic of the many players who contributed to the sport during this formative era.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 36.0 | 15.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1927 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 31.0 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1927 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 31 | 79 | 36 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 380.7 | 466 | 197 | 11 | 142 | 88 | 4.66 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22.0 | 21 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 2.05 | - |
| 1920 | CHW | AL | 7 | 9 | 34 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 145.0 | 162 | 65 | 48 | 30 | 4.03 | - |
| 1921 | CHW | AL | 4 | 20 | 36 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 198.3 | 259 | 113 | 78 | 50 | 5.13 | - |
| 1922 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.3 | 24 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 8.79 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 124 | 8 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 36 | 0.145 | 0.185 | 0.218 | 0.402 | -596.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | CHW | AL | 4 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | CHW | AL | 34 | 48 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.146 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | CHW | AL | 36 | 65 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 0.123 | -596.6 |
| 1922 | CHW | AL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WS | CHA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.68 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WS | CHA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.68 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 79 | 0 | 16 | 117 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | CHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920 | CHA | P | 34 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 1 | 1 |
| 1921 | CHA | P | 36 | 0 | 12 | 76 | 1 | 1 |
| 1922 | CHA | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 79 |