Roy K. Williams
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Roy K. Williams was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Columbus Blue Birds, the New York Black Yankees, and the Baltimore Elite Giants. Across 65 career appearances, he went 20-19 with a 5.04 ERA and 174 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
Full name: Roy Kenneth Williams
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | CBB | NN2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 57.2 | 53 | 30 | 18 | 30 | 4.68 | 3.86 (-21%) | 822.4 |
| 1933 | NBY | IND | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2.08 | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | NBY | IND | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 8.22 | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | NBY | NN2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 52.2 | 56 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 3.59 | 4.34 (+17%) | 96.7 |
| 1938 | NBY | NN2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 24 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 15.09 | 4.35 (-247%) | -369.5 |
| 1939 | NBY | NN2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 32.1 | 32 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 5.01 | 4.28 (-17%) | 32.8 |
| 1940 | NBY | NN2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 52.1 | 58 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 5.68 | 4.21 (-35%) | -717.0 |
| 1941 | BEG | NN2 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 102.0 | 101 | 48 | 37 | 51 | 4.24 | 3.94 (-8%) | -89.8 |
| 1942 | BEG | NN2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | NBY | NN2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 20 | 19 | 65 | 40 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 333.2 | 353 | 187 | 140 | 174 | 5.04 | — | -224 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 155 | 20 | 43 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 3 | .277 | .313 | .355 | .668 | 0 |
Career AVG .277 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .313 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.
Career SLG .355 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Career OPS .668 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | CBB | NN2 | 13 | 31 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .258 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1933 | NBY | IND | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | NBY | IND | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | NBY | NN2 | 12 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1938 | NBY | NN2 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1939 | NBY | NN2 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1940 | NBY | NN2 | 12 | 24 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .417 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1941 | BEG | NN2 | 19 | 40 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | BEG | NN2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | NBY | NN2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 78 | 155 | 20 | 43 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 3 | .277 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 65 | 40 | 10 | 79 | 6 | 2 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | CBB | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933 | CBB | P | 10 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | NBY | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | NBY | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | NBY | P | 11 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 1937 | NBY | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | NBY | P | 6 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | NBY | P | 6 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | NBY | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | NBY | P | 9 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1941 | BEG | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | BEG | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | BEG | P | 17 | 11 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
| 1942 | BEG | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | NBY | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 65 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 3 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Roy K. Williams: the record in brief
Roy K. Williams's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1933 to 1943. By club, Williams's seasons break down as the Columbus Blue Birds (1933), the New York Black Yankees (1933 to 1943), and the Baltimore Elite Giants (1941 to 1942). Williams is listed as a pitcher at 5'11" and 190 pounds. The recorded birth is November 10, 1907, in Middletown, OH, USA. The given name on file is Roy Kenneth Williams.
Across 65 games (40 starts), Williams recorded 20 wins against 19 losses with a 5.04 ERA. The same table counts 174 strikeouts and 23 complete games. Against a 4.03 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.04 mark was 25.1% worse. 1941 brought Williams a season-high 7 wins. In 1941, one of the busiest seasons, Williams posted a 4.24 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.94.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roy K. Williams
- Was Roy K. Williams a pitcher?
- Yes. Roy K. Williams pitched in the major leagues, recording 20 wins and 174 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Roy K. Williams hit?
- Roy K. Williams hit 1 career home runs with 43 hits.
- What was Roy K. Williams's career batting average?
- Roy K. Williams batted .277 over his career, with 43 hits in 155 at bats.
- How many RBI did Roy K. Williams have?
- Roy K. Williams drove in 16 runs in his career.
- What was Roy K. Williams's career ERA?
- Roy K. Williams finished with a 5.04 career ERA, going 20-19 with 174 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Roy K. Williams have?
- Roy K. Williams recorded 174 career strikeouts.