Roxey Roach, baseball player, 1910-1915

Roxey Roach

Born: 11/28/1882 in Anita, PA, USA

Died: 12/26/1947 in Bay City, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-04-26 | Final Game: 1915-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Wilbur Charles Roach

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Biography

Roxey Roach was a professional baseball player born in 1882, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1910 until his final game on September 30, 1915. As a position player, Roach showcased his skills across 177 games, accumulating 151 hits and finishing his career with a batting average of .248. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 26 bases and contributed 54 runs batted in, alongside 3 home runs. Roach played during a transformative time in baseball history, navigating the game as it began to shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. His contributions in the field and on the basepaths demonstrated the athleticism and versatility that were becoming increasingly valued in the sport. Though not a household name, Roach's career reflects the dedication of players during the early 20th century who helped to shape the future of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
177 608 67 151 31 6 3 54 26 52 73 0.248 0.311 0.334 0.645 -261.4

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.645 vs. league average 0.669 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
1910 NYY AL 70 220 27 47 9 2 0 20 15 29 34 0.214 .249 (-14%) .317 (-1%) .326 (-17%) .644 (-9%) -253.3
1911 NYY AL 13 40 4 10 2 1 0 2 0 6 5 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1912 WSN AL 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1915 BUF FL 92 346 35 93 20 3 2 31 11 17 34 0.269 .250 (+7%) .318 (-5%) .332 (+9%) .651 (+2%) -8.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 0 7 15 3 0
OF 9 6 8 0 1 0
SS 160 55 343 493 55 70

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 NYA OF 9 6 8 0 1 0
1910 NYA SS 58 55 112 173 27 27
1911 NYA 2B 5 0 7 15 3 0
1911 NYA SS 8 0 19 22 5 5
1912 WS1 SS 2 0 0 1 1 0
1915 BUF SS 92 0 212 297 22 38

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 5
Shortstop 158
Left Field 9