Roger Hambright

Born: 3/26/1949 in Sunnyside, WA, USA

Died: 4/15/2023 in Vancouver, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-07-19 | Final Game: 1971-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Roger Dee Hambright

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Biography

Roger Hambright was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1949, whose career spanned a brief but notable period in the early 1970s. Hambright made his Major League debut on July 19, 1971, and concluded his playing days on September 25, 1971. During this short stint, he showcased his abilities on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 3-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.39. His ability to contribute in high-pressure situations was evident as he recorded 14 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves throughout his time in the league. Hambright's playing career occurred during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a shift in pitching styles and strategies as teams began to emphasize bullpen depth and specialized roles for relief pitchers. Although his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Hambright’s presence on the field reflected the competitive nature of the early 1970s, a period marked by the emergence of new talent and evolving game dynamics. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, were part of the larger narrative of a sport that was rapidly changing and growing.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	1	18	0	0	0	2	26.7	22	13	5	10	14	4.39	0

Career ERA 4.39 vs. league average 3.47 across their career seasons — 26.5% 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
1971	NYY	AL	3	1	18	0	0	0	2	26.7	22	13	10	14	4.39	3.47 (-26%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +100.5% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +57.8% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — +36.9% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — +46.6% above 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
1971	NYY	AL	18	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	0	1	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1971	NYA	P	18	0	1	5	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18