Roy Corhan

Born: 10/21/1887 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

Died: 11/24/1958 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-20 | Final Game: 1916-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Roy George Corhan

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Biography

Roy Corhan, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century as a position player. His career spanned from 1911 to 1916, during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern game. Corhan played a total of 135 games, where he showcased his abilities primarily as an infielder. Over the course of his career, he recorded 90 hits and drove in 26 runs, culminating in a batting average of .211. Although he did not hit any home runs, Corhan was known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 17 stolen bases. Corhan's playing style reflected the fundamentals of the time, emphasizing contact hitting and aggressive base running. While he may not have been a standout player in terms of power or average, his contributions to the teams he played for during those formative years of Major League Baseball were significant. His career, which concluded in September 1916, places him within the context of a rapidly evolving sport, as baseball began to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies in the years following his retirement.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
135	426	44	90	12	5	0	26	17	35	52	0.211	0.277	0.263	0.540	-1295.9

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.540 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — 18.9% 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
1911	CHW	AL	43	131	14	28	6	2	0	8	2	15	21	0.214	.266 (-20%)	.336 (-10%)	.356 (-19%)	.693 (-14%)	-304.4
1916	STL	NL	92	295	30	62	6	3	0	18	15	20	31	0.210	.248 (-15%)	.314 (-16%)	.326 (-23%)	.640 (-19%)	-991.5