Fred Roat, baseball player, 1890-1892

Fred Roat

Born: 11/10/1867 in Oregon, IL, USA

Died: 9/24/1913 in Oregon, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-05-10 | Final Game: 1892-08-18

Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Frederick R. Roat

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Biography

Fred Roat was a professional baseball player born in 1867, who had a brief but notable career in the early days of Major League Baseball, spanning from 1890 to 1892. Primarily playing as a position player, Roat appeared in a total of 65 games during his time in the league. He recorded 54 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 19 runs, finishing with a batting average of .22. Known for his speed on the base paths, he successfully stole 9 bases, showcasing a level of athleticism that was appreciated during an era when speed was becoming increasingly valued in the game. Roat's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was evolving from its formative years into a more structured and commercially viable enterprise. Although he did not achieve the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the late 19th century. Players like Roat laid the groundwork for future generations, making significant strides in the development of the game both on and off the field. Roat's legacy, while modest in terms of statistics, is a reminder of the many individuals who shaped the early years of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
65 246 22 54 2 1 2 19 9 18 25 0.220 0.281 0.260 0.541 -738.3

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.541 vs. league average 0.672 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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
1890 PIT NL 57 215 18 48 2 0 2 17 7 16 22 0.223 .260 (-14%) .336 (-15%) .351 (-26%) .687 (-21%) -738.3
1892 CHC NL 8 31 4 6 0 1 0 2 2 2 3 0.194 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 9 0 87 0 4 3
2B 8 0 11 24 4 1
3B 44 0 64 102 30 9
OF 4 0 3 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 PIT 1B 9 0 87 0 4 3
1890 PIT 3B 44 0 64 102 30 9
1890 PIT OF 4 0 3 0 1 0
1892 CHN 2B 8 0 11 24 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 9
Second Base 8
Third Base 44
Right Field 4