Roy Cullenbine, baseball player, 110 home runs, 1938-1947

Roy Cullenbine

Born: 10/18/1913 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 5/28/1991 in Mount Clemens, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-19 | Final Game: 1947-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Roy Joseph Cullenbine

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Biography

Roy Cullenbine was a prominent American professional baseball player, known for his versatility on the field and impactful presence during his career from 1938 to 1947. Born in 1913, Cullenbine played primarily as a position player, appearing in 1,181 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He concluded his career with a batting average of .276, racking up 1,072 hits, 110 home runs, and 599 RBIs. His performance earned him All-Star selections in two seasons, highlighting his skill and contribution to the teams he played for. Cullenbine's career unfolded in a transformative era for baseball, bridging the pre-World War II and post-war periods. Known for his disciplined approach at the plate, he combined solid hitting with an ability to draw walks, making him a valuable asset in the lineup. Additionally, his speed on the bases was evident as he recorded 26 stolen bases during his career. Cullenbine's legacy is remembered for his consistent offensive production and the significant role he played during a time of great change in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1181 3879 627 1072 209 32 110 599 26 853 399 0.276 0.408 0.432 0.840 19229.8

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OBP .408 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +22.9% above league average.

Career SLG .432 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — +17.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.840 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — +19.8% 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
1938 DET AL 25 67 12 19 1 3 0 9 2 12 9 0.284 .272 (+4%) .341 (+15%) .392 (-1%) .734 (+6%) 97.6
1939 DET AL 75 179 31 43 9 2 6 23 0 34 29 0.240 .274 (-12%) .342 (+6%) .393 (+5%) .735 (+5%) 240.1
1940 BRO NL 22 61 8 11 1 0 1 9 2 23 11 0.180 .267 (-33%) .335 (+21%) .387 (-37%) .722 (-10%) 19.2
1940 SLA AL 86 257 41 59 11 2 7 31 0 50 34 0.230 .267 (-14%) .335 (+7%) .387 (-5%) .722 (+1%) 19.2
1941 SLA AL 149 501 82 159 29 9 9 98 6 121 43 0.317 .262 (+21%) .332 (+36%) .373 (+25%) .705 (+30%) 3711.3
1942 SLA AL 38 109 15 21 7 1 2 14 0 30 20 0.193 .253 (-24%) .323 (+14%) .349 (-6%) .672 (+4%) 171.3
1942 WSN AL 64 241 30 69 19 0 2 35 1 44 18 0.286 .253 (+13%) .323 (+23%) .349 (+12%) .672 (+17%) 171.3
1942 NYY AL 21 77 16 28 7 0 2 17 0 18 2 0.364 .253 (+44%) .323 (+50%) .349 (+52%) .672 (+51%) 171.3
1943 CLE AL 138 488 66 141 24 4 8 56 3 96 58 0.289 .255 (+13%) .324 (+25%) .346 (+17%) .671 (+21%) 2364.1
1944 CLE AL 154 571 98 162 34 5 16 80 4 87 49 0.284 .261 (+9%) .325 (+17%) .357 (+24%) .683 (+21%) 2537.2
1945 CLE AL 8 13 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 11 0 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1945 DET AL 146 523 80 145 27 5 18 93 2 102 36 0.277 .260 (+6%) .328 (+21%) .354 (+27%) .683 (+24%) 0.0
1946 DET AL 113 328 63 110 21 0 15 56 3 88 39 0.335 .256 (+31%) .328 (+45%) .358 (+50%) .687 (+47%) 3445.7
1947 DET AL 142 464 82 104 18 1 24 78 3 137 51 0.224 .262 (-15%) .336 (+19%) .376 (+12%) .712 (+16%) 2064.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 41 8 10 3 0 0 6 9 4 0.244

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1945 WS DET 7 22 5 5 2 0 0 4 8 2 0.227
1942 WS NYA 5 19 3 5 1 0 0 2 1 2 0.263

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 208 0 1794 196 25 167
3B 31 0 48 66 9 4
OF 843 0 1666 100 57 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 DET OF 17 0 34 1 0 0
1939 DET 1B 2 0 23 2 0 4
1939 DET OF 46 0 81 2 9 1
1940 BRO OF 19 0 33 3 0 0
1940 SLA 1B 6 0 44 2 0 4
1940 SLA OF 57 0 114 5 3 2
1941 SLA 1B 22 0 193 20 4 21
1941 SLA OF 120 0 258 12 10 3
1942 SLA 1B 5 0 45 6 1 4
1942 SLA OF 27 0 48 5 4 1
1942 WS1 3B 28 0 45 63 8 4
1942 WS1 OF 35 0 80 6 3 1
1942 NYA 1B 1 0 6 0 0 0
1942 NYA OF 19 0 47 2 1 0
1943 CLE 1B 13 0 131 9 2 9
1943 CLE OF 121 0 245 14 5 6
1944 CLE OF 151 0 275 15 10 6
1945 CLE 3B 3 0 3 3 1 0
1945 CLE OF 4 0 5 0 0 0
1945 DET OF 146 0 321 23 7 3
1946 DET 1B 21 0 168 18 3 14
1946 DET OF 81 0 125 12 5 1
1947 DET 1B 138 0 1184 139 15 111

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 208
Third Base 31
Left Field 243
Center Field 12
Right Field 593

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1946 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF
1945 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1947 Most Valuable Player AL 29th 3.0 336 0
1945 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 26.0 336 0
1944 Most Valuable Player AL 23th 5.0 336 0
1941 Most Valuable Player AL 10th 29.0 336 0