Luther Roy

Born: 7/29/1902 in Ooltewah, TN, USA

Died: 7/24/1963 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-06-12 | Final Game: 1929-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 161 lbs

Full name: Luther Franklin Roy

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Biography

Luther Roy was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1929. Born in 1902, he made his debut during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Over the course of his career, Roy compiled a record of 6 wins and 12 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 7.17, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound during his time. Despite his struggles in terms of win-loss record and ERA, Roy contributed to his teams with a total of 36 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats. While he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher in the 1920s provided valuable experience as the game began to evolve. Although not a standout player in the annals of baseball history, Luther Roy's career serves as a reminder of the many athletes who played during a time of significant change in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	12	56	18	3	0	0	170.7	231	136	15	92	36	7.17	0

Career ERA 7.17 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 65.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1924	CLE	AL	0	5	16	5	2	48.7	62	42	31	14	7.77	4.13 (-88%)	-1495.0
1925	CLE	AL	0	0	6	1	0	10.0	14	4	11	1	3.60	4.55 (+21%)	-864.4
1927	CHC	NL	3	1	11	0	0	19.7	14	5	11	5	2.29	4.08 (+44%)	-
1929	PHI	NL	3	6	21	12	1	88.7	137	83	37	16	8.42	4.60 (-83%)	-3048.0
1929	BRO	NL	0	0	2	0	0	3.7	4	2	2	0	4.91	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
56	53	3	14	0	0	0	5	0	7	10	0.264	0.350	0.264	0.614	0.0

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1924	CLE	AL	16	15	1	4	0	0	3	0.267	—	—	—	—
1925	CLE	AL	6	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1927	CHC	NL	11	3	0	1	1	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—
1929	PHI	NL	21	32	2	9	4	7	6	0.281	—	—	—	—
1929	BRO	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—