Roger Salkeld, baseball player, 1993-1996

Roger Salkeld

Born: 3/6/1971 in Burbank, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-09-08 | Final Game: 1996-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Roger William Salkeld

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Biography

Roger Salkeld, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996. Throughout his career, Salkeld showcased his talents on the mound, finishing with a record of 10-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.61. He struck out a total of 141 batters during his time in the league, although he did not record any saves. Salkeld's playing style was characterized by his ability to generate strikeouts, reflecting the evolving nature of pitching during the mid-1990s. Salkeld made his debut at a time when baseball was transitioning into an era marked by offensive explosions and record-setting performances. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Salkeld's contributions to his teams were significant, as he provided depth to the pitching staff and demonstrated resilience on the mound. His career, though brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 10 45 34 1 1 0 189.3 203 118 25 103 141 5.61 0

Career ERA 5.61 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — 26.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1993 SEA AL 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 14.3 13 4 4 13 2.51 4.19 (+40%) 707.9
1994 SEA AL 2 5 13 13 0 0 0 59.0 76 47 45 46 7.17 4.51 (-59%) -1405.4
1996 CIN NL 8 5 29 19 1 1 0 116.0 114 67 54 82 5.20 4.61 (-13%) -2125.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 32 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 21 0.031 0.061 0.031 0.092 0.0

Career AVG .031 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 88.3% below league average.

Career OBP .061 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 82.0% below league average.

Career SLG .031 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 92.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.092 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 87.8% 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
1993 SEA AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 SEA AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 CIN NL 29 32 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 21 0.031 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 45 34 9 21 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 SEA P 3 2 0 2 0 0
1994 SEA P 13 13 1 3 0 0
1996 CIN P 29 19 8 16 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 45

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 CIN NL $120,000
Total Career Earnings $120,000