Roy Ellam

Born: 2/8/1886 in Conshohocken, PA, USA

Died: 10/28/1948 in Conshohocken, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-18 | Final Game: 1918-08-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 203 lbs

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Biography

Roy Ellam was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who played as a position player in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1909 to 1918, during a transitional period in baseball that was marked by the shift from the deadball era to the more power-driven styles of play that would emerge in the following decades. Over the course of his brief career, Ellam appeared in 36 games, where he recorded 14 hits, including one home run, and drove in six runs. His offensive contributions resulted in a batting average of .143, underscoring the challenges many players faced in a time when hitting prowess was not as pronounced as it became in later years. Ellam was also known for his speed on the bases, accumulating three stolen bases during his time in the majors. While his career numbers may not stand out by modern standards, Ellam’s presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of early baseball history. He played a role in the evolution of the game during a period of significant change, as the sport began to embrace more dynamic styles of play that would captivate fans for generations to come.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
36	98	13	14	1	2	1	6	3	24	22	0.143	0.323	0.224	0.547	-244.2

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.547 vs. league average 0.631 across their career seasons — 13.3% 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
1909	CIN	NL	10	21	4	4	0	1	1	4	1	7	5	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	PIT	NL	26	77	9	10	1	1	0	2	2	17	17	0.130	.255 (-49%)	.318 (-5%)	.326 (-48%)	.645 (-27%)	-244.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	35	6	56	87	13	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	CIN	SS	9	6	14	20	4	4
1918	PIT	SS	26	0	42	67	9	6

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	36