Roy Jarvis, baseball player, 1944-1947

Roy Jarvis

Born: 6/7/1926 in Shawnee, OK, USA

Died: 1/13/1990 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-30 | Final Game: 1947-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Leroy Gilbert Jarvis

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Biography

Roy Jarvis was a professional baseball player born in 1926, whose career spanned from 1944 to 1947. Primarily serving as a position player, Jarvis made his mark in the Major Leagues during a transitional period for baseball, shortly after World War II. His time in the league was brief, as he played in only 21 games over the course of his career. Despite limited opportunities, he contributed 8 hits, including 1 home run, and recorded 4 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .16. Jarvis's playing style was marked by a determination to make an impact, though he faced the challenges typical of players breaking into the post-war era. With the return of many veterans from military service, competition for roster spots intensified, making it difficult for new players like Jarvis to establish themselves. While his career statistics may not reflect a long tenure, Jarvis remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time of significant change and growth in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 50 4 8 1 0 1 4 0 7 7 0.160 0.263 0.240 0.503 -219.2

Career AVG .160 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 38.5% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.503 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 27.6% 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
1944 BRO NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 PIT NL 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1947 PIT NL 18 45 4 7 1 0 1 4 0 6 5 0.156 — — — — -219.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 17 0 55 8 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 BRO C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1946 PIT C 1 0 4 0 1 0
1947 PIT C 15 0 50 8 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 17