Tony Roig, baseball player, 1953-1956

Tony Roig

Born: 12/23/1928 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 10/20/2010 in Liberty Lake, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-09-13 | Final Game: 1956-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Anton Ambrose Roig

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Biography

Tony Roig was a professional baseball player born in 1928, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1956. Roig played primarily as a position player and appeared in 76 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 39 hits and finished with a batting average of .212, showcasing his role as a reliable, if not prolific, contributor to his teams. Despite not hitting any home runs, he managed to drive in 11 runs and stole 2 bases, reflecting a speed aspect to his game that could be advantageous in key situations. Roig's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players and the increasing popularity of the game across diverse audiences. Although his playing time was limited, Roig's contributions on the field were part of the fabric of the mid-1950s baseball landscape, a time when players were increasingly pushed to adapt to new styles of play. After concluding his career on September 26, 1956, Roig left behind a legacy that resonates with the many players who contributed to the game during this pivotal period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
76 184 14 39 7 3 0 11 2 22 45 0.212 0.295 0.283 0.577 -577.9

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.577 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 20.8% 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
1953 WSN AL 3 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1955 WSN AL 29 57 3 13 1 1 0 4 0 2 15 0.228 .258 (-12%) .332 (-23%) .393 (-29%) .726 (-26%) -262.1
1956 WSN AL 44 119 11 25 5 2 0 7 2 20 29 0.210 .258 (-19%) .331 (-3%) .397 (-28%) .728 (-17%) -315.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 30 25 74 86 4 27
3B 8 4 6 12 3 1
SS 40 20 31 71 8 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1953 WS1 2B 2 0 7 7 0 2
1955 WS1 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1955 WS1 3B 8 4 6 12 3 1
1955 WS1 SS 21 11 15 40 4 10
1956 WS1 2B 27 25 67 79 4 25
1956 WS1 SS 19 9 16 31 4 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 30
Third Base 8
Shortstop 40