Roy Hitt

Born: 6/22/1884 in Carleton, NE, USA

Died: 2/8/1956 in Pomona, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-04-27 | Final Game: 1907-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Roy Wesley Hitt

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Biography

Roy Hitt was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1884, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 27, 1907, to October 5, 1907, a brief yet significant period in the sport's history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive game. Hitt played for a single season, during which he compiled a record of 6 wins and 10 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. Hitt finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.4, reflecting his ability to manage runs effectively during a time when pitchers often faced significant challenges from increasingly skilled hitters. Over the course of his limited career, he struck out 63 batters, demonstrating his talent for overpowering opponents. While he did not record any saves, his contributions to the game during his season provide a glimpse into the early days of professional baseball, where every pitcher played a vital role in shaping the future of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	10	21	18	14	2	0	153.3	143	58	2	56	63	3.40	0

Career ERA 3.40 vs. league average 2.50 across their career seasons — 36.2% 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
1907	CIN	NL	6	10	21	18	14	2	0	153.3	143	58	56	63	3.40	2.50 (-36%)	-1423.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	56	6	10	0	0	0	5	1	4	6	0.179	0.233	0.179	0.412	-255.8

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career SLG .179 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.412 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 32.8% 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
1907	CIN	NL	21	56	6	10	0	0	0	5	1	4	6	0.179	.245 (-27%)	.304 (-23%)	.308 (-42%)	.613 (-33%)	-255.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	21	18	3	37	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	CIN	P	21	18	3	37	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	21