Roy Elsh, baseball player, 1923-1925

Roy Elsh

Born: 3/1/1891 in Pennsgrove, NJ, USA

Died: 11/12/1978 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-19 | Final Game: 1925-10-04

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

Full name: Eugene Raybold Elsh

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Biography

Roy Elsh was a professional baseball player born in 1891, whose career spanned from 1923 to 1925. Primarily serving as a position player, Elsh played a total of 173 games, during which he recorded 106 hits and a batting average of .262. He contributed 39 runs batted in and showcased his speed on the bases with 24 stolen bases, though he did not hit any home runs throughout his career. Elsh's playing years coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport transitioned from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. Despite not being a power hitter himself, Elsh's skill set included solid contact hitting and base running, making him a valuable asset to his teams. His contributions in the field and on the bases reflect the diverse skill sets that were essential for players during this era, highlighting his role in the evolution of the game. Roy Elsh's career, while not marked by iconic statistics, underscores the importance of versatility and agility in the early professional baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
173 404 55 106 17 3 0 39 24 31 44 0.262 0.317 0.319 0.636 -1001.9

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 14.3% 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
1923 CHW AL 81 209 28 52 7 2 0 24 16 16 23 0.249 .282 (-12%) .344 (-11%) .390 (-23%) .734 (-17%) -673.2
1924 CHW AL 60 147 21 45 9 1 0 11 6 10 14 0.306 .283 (+8%) .345 (+1%) .389 (-2%) .734 (avg) -18.3
1925 CHW AL 32 48 6 9 1 0 0 4 2 5 7 0.188 — — — — -310.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 19 0 2 2
OF 111 0 210 12 10 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 CHA OF 57 0 127 7 6 1
1924 CHA 1B 2 0 7 0 2 0
1924 CHA OF 38 0 58 3 3 0
1925 CHA 1B 3 0 12 0 0 2
1925 CHA OF 16 0 25 2 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Left Field 52
Center Field 13
Right Field 45