Roy Carlyle

Born: 12/10/1900 in Buford, GA, USA

Died: 11/22/1956 in Norcross, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-16 | Final Game: 1926-09-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Roy Edward Carlyle

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Biography

Roy Carlyle was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1925 until 1926. Over the course of his brief career, he participated in 174 games, showcasing his talent at the plate with a batting average of .318, a figure that reflects his prowess during a period when offensive numbers were often lower than in later eras. Carlyle recorded 157 hits, 9 home runs, and 76 runs batted in, solidifying his reputation as a competent hitter. Carlyle's playing career unfolded during the transition from the deadball era into a more offensively-oriented phase of baseball. His ability to make consistent contact and contribute to his team's offense was evident, as he finished his career with a respectable on-base presence. While he only stole one base, his overall contributions to the game still resonated, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the history of early 20th-century baseball. After his retirement on September 13, 1926, Carlyle left behind a legacy of skill and determination in a sport that was rapidly evolving.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
174	494	61	157	31	6	9	76	1	24	56	0.318	0.354	0.460	0.814	736.3

Career AVG .318 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career OBP .354 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .460 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — +15.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.814 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1925	WSN	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	BOS	AL	93	276	36	90	20	3	7	49	1	16	28	0.326	.288 (+13%)	.349 (+4%)	.407 (+22%)	.756 (+14%)	0.0
1926	BOS	AL	45	165	22	47	6	2	2	16	0	4	18	0.285	.279 (+2%)	.345 (-10%)	.390 (-2%)	.735 (-6%)	-212.2
1926	NYY	AL	35	52	3	20	5	1	0	11	0	4	9	0.385	.279 (+38%)	.345 (+27%)	.390 (+33%)	.735 (+30%)	-212.2