Roy Leslie

Born: 8/23/1894 in Bailey, TX, USA

Died: 4/9/1972 in Sherman, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-09-06 | Final Game: 1922-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Roy Reid Leslie

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Biography

Roy Leslie was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose career spanned from 1917 to October 1, 1922. Primarily serving as a position player, Leslie played a total of 160 games in Major League Baseball, where he showcased a solid batting average of .266. Over his career, he recorded 148 hits, including 6 home runs and 55 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, he displayed a hint of speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 4 stolen bases. Competing during a transformative period in baseball's history, Leslie contributed to the game in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach. His ability to produce timely hits and drive in runs reflected the evolving nature of the sport during the early 1920s. While not a star player, Leslie's contributions on the field helped shape the teams he played for, and his legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
160	556	47	148	24	2	6	55	4	42	57	0.266	0.318	0.349	0.667	-939.2

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — near 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
1917	CHC	NL	7	19	1	4	0	0	0	1	1	1	5	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	STL	NL	12	24	2	5	1	0	0	4	0	4	3	0.208	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	PHI	NL	141	513	44	139	23	2	6	50	3	37	49	0.271	.285 (-5%)	.345 (-8%)	.397 (-10%)	.743 (-9%)	-939.2