Roy Smalley

Born: 10/25/1952 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-04-30 | Final Game: 1987-10-04

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Roy Frederick Smalley

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Biography

Roy Smalley, born in 1952, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1975 to 1987. Known for his versatility on the field, Smalley played primarily as a shortstop and third baseman, showcasing both defensive prowess and offensive capability during his time in the league. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,653 games, accumulating 1,454 hits, 163 home runs, and 694 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .257. His ability to contribute in various facets of the game was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, reflecting his status as one of the notable players of his era. Smalley's playing style was characterized by a combination of power and speed, as evidenced by his 27 stolen bases. He was particularly active during the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period marked by an evolving offensive landscape in baseball. His contributions helped teams such as the Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankees, where he played a significant role in their respective lineups. Smalley's impact on the game extended beyond his statistics, as he embodied the spirit of competitiveness and adaptability that defined his generation of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1653	5657	745	1454	244	25	163	694	27	771	908	0.257	0.345	0.395	0.740	5734.1

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.740 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — near 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
1975	TEX	AL	78	250	22	57	8	0	3	33	4	30	42	0.228	.257 (-11%)	.327 (-6%)	.374 (-21%)	.701 (-14%)	-567.0
1976	TEX	AL	41	129	15	29	2	0	1	8	2	29	27	0.225	.255 (-12%)	.320 (+13%)	.360 (-27%)	.681 (-8%)	-35.4
1976	MIN	AL	103	384	46	104	16	3	2	36	0	47	79	0.271	.255 (+6%)	.320 (+10%)	.360 (-5%)	.681 (+2%)	-35.4
1977	MIN	AL	150	584	93	135	21	5	6	56	5	74	89	0.231	.264 (-13%)	.329 (-4%)	.401 (-21%)	.730 (-14%)	-1510.7
1978	MIN	AL	158	586	80	160	31	3	19	77	2	85	70	0.273	.257 (+6%)	.323 (+12%)	.378 (+14%)	.702 (+13%)	1719.5
1979	MIN	AL	162	621	94	168	28	3	24	95	2	80	80	0.271	.265 (+2%)	.329 (+7%)	.397 (+11%)	.727 (+9%)	1270.8
1980	MIN	AL	133	486	64	135	24	1	12	63	3	65	63	0.278	.264 (+5%)	.326 (+10%)	.387 (+5%)	.714 (+7%)	804.3
1981	MIN	AL	56	167	24	44	7	1	7	22	0	31	24	0.263	.255 (+3%)	.320 (+17%)	.368 (+20%)	.688 (+19%)	609.5
1982	MIN	AL	4	13	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	3	4	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	NYY	AL	142	486	55	125	14	2	20	67	0	68	100	0.257	.261 (-2%)	.324 (+7%)	.388 (+7%)	.712 (+7%)	0.0
1983	NYY	AL	130	451	70	124	24	1	18	62	3	58	68	0.275	.260 (+5%)	.324 (+10%)	.389 (+16%)	.714 (+13%)	1258.1
1984	NYY	AL	67	209	17	50	8	1	7	26	2	15	35	0.239	.259 (-8%)	.322 (-11%)	.384 (+1%)	.707 (-5%)	-233.1
1984	CHW	AL	47	135	15	23	4	0	4	13	1	22	30	0.170	.259 (-34%)	.322 (-12%)	.384 (-25%)	.707 (-19%)	-233.1
1985	MIN	AL	129	388	57	100	20	0	12	45	0	60	65	0.258	.257 (avg)	.323 (+10%)	.390 (+3%)	.714 (+6%)	651.1
1986	MIN	AL	143	459	59	113	20	4	20	57	1	68	80	0.246	.257 (-4%)	.325 (+5%)	.395 (+11%)	.720 (+8%)	827.0
1987	MIN	AL	110	309	32	85	16	1	8	34	2	36	52	0.275	.262 (+5%)	.331 (+6%)	.415 (-1%)	.746 (+2%)	199.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1987	WS	MIN	4	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	34	26	243	12	2	24
2B	58	55	110	156	11	33
3B	188	171	90	375	30	35
C	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	1069	997	1688	3274	174	702

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	TEX	2B	19	17	28	57	4	14
1975	TEX	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1975	TEX	SS	59	45	80	175	16	30
1976	TEX	2B	38	38	82	99	7	19
1976	TEX	SS	5	3	3	10	1	1
1976	MIN	SS	103	101	189	338	18	70
1977	MIN	SS	150	149	255	504	33	116
1978	MIN	SS	157	157	287	527	25	121
1979	MIN	1B	1	1	9	0	0	2
1979	MIN	SS	161	160	296	572	29	144
1980	MIN	1B	3	2	16	2	0	3
1980	MIN	SS	125	124	210	446	17	100
1981	MIN	1B	1	1	10	0	0	0
1981	MIN	SS	37	37	52	89	8	14
1982	MIN	SS	4	4	5	16	0	2
1982	NYA	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1982	NYA	3B	53	49	28	113	7	11
1982	NYA	SS	89	81	109	238	8	42
1983	NYA	1B	22	15	153	8	1	11
1983	NYA	3B	26	22	11	57	5	7
1983	NYA	SS	91	86	125	230	15	40
1984	NYA	1B	5	5	44	0	1	7
1984	NYA	3B	35	35	17	78	10	8
1984	NYA	SS	13	6	5	21	1	2
1984	CHA	1B	1	1	7	1	0	1
1984	CHA	3B	38	35	15	57	4	6
1984	CHA	SS	3	0	2	1	0	0
1985	MIN	1B	1	1	4	1	0	0
1985	MIN	3B	14	13	9	41	1	2
1985	MIN	SS	49	39	57	91	2	16
1986	MIN	3B	8	7	3	19	0	1
1986	MIN	SS	19	5	11	15	1	4
1987	MIN	3B	14	10	7	10	3	0
1987	MIN	SS	4	0	2	1	0	0