Roy Grimes

Born: 9/11/1893 in Bergholz, OH, USA

Died: 9/13/1954 in Hanoverton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-07-05 | Final Game: 1920-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Austin Roy Grimes

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Biography

Roy Grimes was a professional baseball player born in 1893, who played in the major leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from July 5, 1920, to October 3, 1920, a brief but notable involvement in an era when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-focused style of play. As a position player, Grimes appeared in 26 games, where he recorded 9 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing his season with a batting average of .158. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to steal 1 base, showcasing a level of speed and agility that was valued during his playing time. Though Grimes' career statistics may not reflect the achievements of more prominent players, his participation in the game during a transformative period in baseball history provides a glimpse into the challenges and dynamics of early 1920s baseball. The limited number of games he played underscores the fierce competition and the depth of talent in the league at that time. Grimes' legacy, albeit modest in statistical terms, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse backgrounds and experiences of players in the sport's evolution.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	57	5	9	1	0	0	3	1	3	8	0.158	0.200	0.175	0.375	-423.7

Career AVG .158 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 51.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.375 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 46.0% 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
1920	NY1	NL	26	57	5	9	1	0	0	3	1	3	8	0.158	.271 (-42%)	.331 (-40%)	.363 (-52%)	.694 (-46%)	-423.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	21	0	24	49	4	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	NY1	2B	21	0	24	49	4	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	21