Elihu Roberts

Born: 8/2/1897 in Valdosta, GA, USA

Died: 1975 in Atlantic City, NJ, USA

Throws: R

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Biography

Elihu Roberts, born in 1897, is an active position player known for his contributions on the field despite a limited sample size in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 25 games, showcasing his skills with 15 hits and a batting average of .208. While he has not yet hit any home runs, he has driven in 5 runs and successfully stolen 2 bases, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Roberts plays during a dynamic era in baseball history, where the game is marked by evolving strategies and an emphasis on speed and agility. His role as a position player highlights the importance of versatility and adaptability in the modern game. As he continues his career, Roberts remains a testament to the enduring spirit of the sport, embodying the drive and determination that are essential for success in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 72 11 15 1 0 0 5 2 11 0 0.208 0.321 0.222 0.544 -109.6

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.544 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 19.2% 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
1918 AC EAS 5 13 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1919 HIL EAS 16 47 10 9 1 0 0 2 2 8 0 0.191 — — — — -109.6
1920 HIL EAS 4 12 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 8 6 21 23 1 1
OF 17 13 19 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1918 AC 2B 2 0 5 3 0 1
1918 AC OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
1919 HIL 2B 6 6 16 20 1 0
1919 HIL OF 10 9 10 1 0 0
1920 HIL OF 4 4 8 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 8
Left Field 4
Center Field 2
Right Field 11