Roy Easterwood, baseball player, 1944-1944

Roy Easterwood

Born: 1/12/1915 in Waxahachie, TX, USA

Died: 8/24/1984 in Graham, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-21 | Final Game: 1944-06-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: Roy Charles Easterwood

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Biography

Roy Easterwood was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief career in 1944. Playing primarily as a position player, Easterwood appeared in 17 games for the team during the season. He recorded 7 hits and hit 1 home run, finishing his career with a batting average of .212 and 2 runs batted in. While his time in the league was short-lived, he contributed to the game during a period marked by the effects of World War II, which saw many star players serving in the military and a number of lesser-known talents getting opportunities in the majors. Easterwood's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on versatility and adaptability, as many players had to adjust to new roles due to the war's impact on rosters. Despite not achieving long-term success in Major League Baseball, his legacy is woven into the fabric of the game during a transformative time. His single season in the big leagues remains a testament to the resilience and spirit of players who took to the field during challenging times.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 33 1 7 2 0 1 2 0 1 11 0.212 0.235 0.364 0.599 0.0

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
1944 CHC NL 17 33 1 7 2 0 1 2 0 1 11 0.212 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 12 0 29 4 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 CHN C 12 0 29 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 12