Roy Golden

Born: 7/12/1888 in Madisonville, OH, USA

Died: 10/4/1961 in Norwood, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-09-07 | Final Game: 1911-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Roy Kramer Golden

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Biography

Roy Golden, born in 1888, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. His career spanned from September 7, 1910, to September 28, 1911. Golden's tenure in Major League Baseball was marked by a record of 6 wins and 12 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.89. He accumulated a total of 112 strikeouts throughout his time on the mound, showcasing his ability to miss bats, albeit in a limited span of appearances. Golden's pitching style and performance reflected the transitional period of baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more offensive-minded approach. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for during his brief career remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His journey through the game serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the sport's development, even if their careers were not marked by prolonged success or widespread recognition.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	12	37	31	9	0	0	191.3	171	104	9	162	112	4.89	0

Career ERA 4.89 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 58.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1910	STL	NL	2	3	7	6	3	0	0	42.7	44	21	33	31	4.43	2.79 (-59%)	-
1911	STL	NL	4	9	30	25	6	0	0	148.7	127	83	129	81	5.02	3.37 (-49%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
37	59	2	9	1	0	0	7	0	5	12	0.153	0.231	0.169	0.400	-362.4

Career AVG .153 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Career SLG .169 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 50.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 40.2% 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
1910	STL	NL	7	15	0	4	1	0	0	3	0	0	2	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	STL	NL	30	44	2	5	0	0	0	4	0	5	10	0.114	—	—	—	—	-362.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	37	6	8	53	8	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	SLN	P	7	6	3	14	3	2
1911	SLN	P	30	0	5	39	5	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	37