Roy Parmelee, baseball player, 1929-1939

Roy Parmelee

Born: 4/25/1907 in Lambertville, MI, USA

Died: 8/31/1981 in Monroe, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-09-28 | Final Game: 1939-06-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Leroy Earl Parmelee

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Biography

Roy Parmelee, born in 1907, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1929 until 1939. Known for his left-handed pitching style, Parmelee made a lasting impact on the game during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensively-oriented game. Throughout his career, he played for various teams, compiling a record of 59 wins and 55 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.27. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 514 strikeouts, showcasing his skill in overpowering hitters. Parmelee's contributions to the teams he played for were further highlighted by his versatility on the mound, as he also registered three saves during his time in Major League Baseball. While he may not have been a household name, his performances contributed to the competitive landscape of the late 1930s, a time when baseball was beginning to see the emergence of new stars and changing styles of play. Parmelee's career remains a testament to the dedication and talent of players from his era, who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
59 55 206 144 55 5 3 1120.3 1075 532 68 531 514 4.27 0

Career ERA 4.27 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — near 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
1929 NY1 NL 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 7.0 13 7 3 1 9.00 — 0.0
1930 NY1 NL 0 1 11 1 0 0 0 21.0 18 22 26 19 9.43 4.80 (-96%) -1355.0
1931 NY1 NL 2 2 13 5 4 0 0 58.7 47 24 33 30 3.68 4.10 (+10%) -117.2
1932 NY1 NL 0 3 8 3 0 0 0 25.3 25 11 14 23 3.91 4.13 (+5%) 586.3
1933 NY1 NL 13 8 32 32 14 3 0 218.3 191 77 77 132 3.17 3.86 (+18%) 2102.7
1934 NY1 NL 10 6 22 20 7 2 0 152.7 134 58 60 83 3.42 4.29 (+20%) 1381.3
1935 NY1 NL 14 10 34 31 13 0 0 226.0 214 106 97 79 4.22 4.35 (+3%) -4157.9
1936 STL NL 11 11 37 28 9 0 2 221.0 226 112 107 79 4.56 4.59 (+1%) -
1937 CHC NL 7 8 33 18 8 0 0 145.7 165 83 79 55 5.13 4.34 (-18%) -
1939 PHA AL 1 6 14 5 0 0 1 44.7 42 32 35 13 6.45 4.28 (-50%) -1507.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
213 396 30 82 11 3 5 34 0 13 113 0.207 0.232 0.288 0.520 -1827.0

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OBP .232 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.520 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 30.0% 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
1929 NY1 NL 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1930 NY1 NL 11 4 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1931 NY1 NL 13 20 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1932 NY1 NL 8 5 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1933 NY1 NL 33 81 6 19 4 0 1 8 0 2 22 0.235 .270 (-13%) .329 (-23%) .377 (-15%) .707 (-19%) -270.9
1934 NY1 NL 22 55 4 11 0 0 2 6 0 2 18 0.200 .278 (-28%) .340 (-33%) .392 (-21%) .733 (-27%) -256.0
1935 NY1 NL 34 86 6 18 4 1 0 5 0 5 22 0.209 .279 (-25%) .342 (-26%) .399 (-30%) .742 (-28%) -438.8
1936 STL NL 37 76 3 15 2 1 0 5 0 2 19 0.197 .283 (-31%) .349 (-38%) .404 (-38%) .753 (-38%) -527.4
1937 CHC NL 37 52 7 9 0 0 2 8 0 1 19 0.173 .276 (-37%) .342 (-45%) .398 (-28%) .740 (-36%) -333.9
1939 PHA AL 16 15 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.133 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 206 0 71 246 17 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 NY1 P 2 0 0 2 0 0
1930 NY1 P 11 0 1 4 1 0
1931 NY1 P 13 0 5 11 0 1
1932 NY1 P 8 0 1 6 1 0
1933 NY1 P 32 0 8 44 4 4
1934 NY1 P 22 0 9 39 1 1
1935 NY1 P 34 0 16 55 5 2
1936 SLN P 37 0 16 42 2 1
1937 CHN P 33 0 13 33 2 2
1939 PHA P 14 0 2 10 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 206

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti MI 1926