Stan Royer, baseball player, 1991-1994

Stan Royer

Born: 8/31/1967 in Olney, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-11 | Final Game: 1994-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Stanley Dean Royer

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Biography

Stan Royer was a professional baseball player born in 1967, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1994. Primarily a position player, he played a total of 89 games during his brief career, showcasing his skills in an era characterized by a burgeoning offensive approach in the game. Royer recorded 41 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 21 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .250. Despite not being known for his speed on the basepaths—evidenced by his zero stolen bases—Royer contributed to his teams with solid contact hitting and a reliable presence in the lineup. Royer’s career spanned a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to embrace a more power-oriented style, setting the stage for the offensive explosion of the late 1990s. While his time in the majors was relatively short-lived, Royer's contributions on the field reflected the determination and grit of players who fought for their place in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball. His journey through the league serves as a testament to the challenges faced by many athletes striving to make their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
89 164 14 41 10 0 4 21 0 4 41 0.250 0.266 0.384 0.650 -383.6

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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
1991 STL NL 9 21 1 6 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1992 STL NL 13 31 6 10 2 0 2 9 0 1 4 0.323 — — — — 0.0
1993 STL NL 24 46 4 14 2 0 1 8 0 2 14 0.304 — — — — 0.0
1994 STL NL 39 57 3 10 5 0 1 2 0 0 18 0.175 .269 (-35%) .338 (-48%) .424 (-26%) .763 (-36%) -383.6
1994 BOS AL 4 9 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.111 — — — — -383.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 18 8 89 7 3 9
3B 28 19 13 38 6 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 SLN 3B 5 4 5 4 0 0
1992 SLN 1B 4 4 33 3 2 7
1992 SLN 3B 5 2 1 8 1 2
1993 SLN 1B 2 2 19 1 0 0
1993 SLN 3B 10 6 3 15 3 1
1994 SLN 1B 11 2 32 3 1 2
1994 SLN 3B 5 5 2 8 1 0
1994 BOS 1B 1 0 5 0 0 0
1994 BOS 3B 3 2 2 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 18
Third Base 28

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 SLN NL $130,000
Total Career Earnings $130,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Eastern Illinois University Charleston IL 1986, 1987, 1988