Roy Castleton, baseball player, 1907-1910

Roy Castleton

Born: 7/26/1885 in Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Died: 6/24/1967 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-04-16 | Final Game: 1910-05-29

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Royal Eugene Castleton

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Biography

Roy Castleton was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1907 until 1910. Born in 1885, Castleton made his mark during an era characterized by a transition from the deadball style of play to a more dynamic approach. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 3-4, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.68, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters during a time when pitching was paramount to a team's success. Despite his limited playing time, Castleton's contributions to the game included 13 strikeouts, indicative of his capability to retire batters through skillful pitching. His career, which spanned just a few seasons, reflected the challenges and competition that pitchers faced during the early 20th century. While he did not achieve notable recognition as a star player, Castleton's presence in the league during this formative period of baseball history remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's evolution. He retired from professional play on May 29, 1910, leaving behind a legacy as a diligent competitor in the early days of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 4 11 5 3 0 0 43.7 40 13 1 15 13 2.68 0

Career ERA 2.68 vs. league average 2.61 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1907 NYY AL 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 16.0 11 5 3 3 2.81 2.50 (-13%) -
1909 CIN NL 1 1 4 1 1 0 0 14.0 14 3 6 5 1.93 2.55 (+24%) -244.0
1910 CIN NL 1 2 4 2 1 0 0 13.7 15 5 6 5 3.29 2.79 (-18%) -126.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 13 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.154 0.214 0.154 0.368 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.368 vs. league average 0.626 across their career seasons — 41.2% below 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
1907 NYY AL 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1909 CIN NL 4 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.667 — — — — 0.0
1910 CIN NL 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 11 5 0 14 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1907 NYA P 3 2 0 5 0 0
1909 CIN P 4 1 0 5 0 1
1910 CIN P 4 2 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 11