Roy Joiner, baseball player, 1934-1940

Roy Joiner

Born: 10/30/1906 in Red Bluff, CA, USA

Died: 12/26/1989 in Red Bluff, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-04-30 | Final Game: 1940-09-15

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Roy Merrill Joiner

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Biography

Roy Joiner was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1940. Born in 1906, Joiner's career unfolded during an era that was transitioning from the early stages of the modern game to a period characterized by increased offensive output. He made his debut in the major leagues on April 30, 1934, and concluded his playing days on September 15, 1940. Throughout his career, Joiner posted a win-loss record of 3-3, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.28, and he recorded a total of 34 strikeouts alongside 1 save. Joiner's playing style reflected the pitching norms of his time, where hurlers often had to navigate the challenges of a game that was beginning to see more emphasis on power hitting. Despite limited opportunities, his contributions on the mound were part of a broader narrative of the era, which included a mix of veteran players and emerging talent. While Joiner's career statistics may not have placed him among the most prominent pitchers of his time, his legacy endures as a testament to the many players who shaped the game during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 3 52 4 0 0 1 90.3 133 53 11 27 34 5.28 0

Career ERA 5.28 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 23.3% 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
1934 CHC NL 0 1 20 2 0 0 0 34.0 61 31 8 9 8.21 4.29 (-91%) -
1935 CHC NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.3 6 2 2 0 5.40 — -
1940 NY1 NL 3 2 30 2 0 0 1 53.0 66 20 17 25 3.40 4.21 (+19%) -1412.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
52 22 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 0.227 0.261 0.227 0.488 0.0

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.488 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 33.4% 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
1934 CHC NL 20 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1935 CHC NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1940 NY1 NL 30 11 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 52 0 5 21 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 CHN P 20 0 1 7 1 0
1935 CHN P 2 0 0 3 0 0
1940 NY1 P 30 0 4 11 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 52