Roy Hawes

Born: 7/5/1926 in Shiloh, IL, USA

Died: 10/9/2017 in Ringgold, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-09-23 | Final Game: 1951-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Roy Lee Hawes

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Biography

Roy Hawes was a professional baseball player born in 1926, who made a brief but noteworthy appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1951 season. He played as a position player, participating in three games with a single hit to his credit. Hawes finished his career with a batting average of .167, having recorded no home runs or runs batted in, and did not steal any bases. His time in the major leagues was short-lived, spanning from September 23 to September 30, 1951. Hawes' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the integration of African American players and the evolution of playing styles. Although his major league career was limited, his participation in the sport at the highest level reflects the competitive nature of the era and the challenges faced by players vying for a spot on a roster. While he may not have had the statistics to secure a lasting legacy, Roy Hawes remains a part of baseball history as a player who reached the pinnacle of the sport, if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 50.5% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 56.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 53.8% 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
1951	WSN	AL	3	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	13	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	WS1	1B	1	0	13	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1