John Roach

Born: 11/19/1867 in North Bend, PA, USA

Died: 4/2/1934 in Peoria, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-05-14 | Final Game: 1887-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John F. Roach

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Biography

John Roach, born in 1867, was a professional baseball player whose career, though brief, marked a point in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played in the league for a single day on May 14, 1887, a time when the sport was still in its formative years and transitioning from the amateur era to a more structured professional environment. As a position player, Roach participated in one game, where he recorded one hit and drove in one run, finishing his career with a batting average of .25. Despite his limited exposure on the field, Roach's involvement in Major League Baseball during this era signifies the early opportunities afforded to players in a rapidly evolving sport. His experience reflects the challenges and transformations that characterized baseball in the late 19th century, including the establishment of professional leagues and the growing popularity of the game across the United States. Although Roach's career statistics may not reveal a long-lasting impact, his participation in a pivotal moment in baseball history contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport’s evolution.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	18	10	0	4	3	11.25	0

Career ERA 11.25 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 169.6% 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
1887	NY1	NL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	18	10	4	3	11.25	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 29.1% 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
1887	NY1	NL	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1887	NY1	P	1	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1