Roy Staiger, baseball player, 1975-1979

Roy Staiger

Born: 1/6/1950 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-12 | Final Game: 1979-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Roy Joseph Staiger

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Biography

Roy Staiger, born in 1950, was a professional baseball player who made a mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1975 and 1979. Known primarily as a position player, Staiger played a total of 152 games during his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. He amassed 104 hits, 4 home runs, and contributed 38 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .228. Though his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the game's elite, he was valued for his defensive skills and ability to play multiple positions, a trait that was increasingly important during the transitional period of the late 1970s. Staiger made his debut in an era when the game was evolving, with the influence of new strategies and the increasing importance of specialized roles within teams. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions on the field were appreciated by teammates and coaches alike. Over his career, he also demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 4 bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game in various ways. Staiger's tenure in MLB reflects the dynamics of a time when players were adapting to the changing landscape of professional baseball, and his presence in the game remains a testament to the depth and variety of talent that has characterized the sport through its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
152 457 42 104 19 1 4 38 4 30 59 0.228 0.274 0.300 0.574 -1293.2

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.574 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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
1975 NYN NL 13 19 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.158 — — — — 0.0
1976 NYN NL 95 304 23 67 8 1 2 26 3 25 35 0.220 .255 (-14%) .320 (-13%) .360 (-24%) .681 (-19%) -1031.1
1977 NYN NL 40 123 16 31 9 0 2 11 1 4 20 0.252 .264 (-5%) .329 (-16%) .401 (-7%) .730 (-11%) -262.1
1979 NYY AL 4 11 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 146 124 85 303 16 23
SS 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 NYN 3B 13 4 5 11 0 0
1976 NYN 3B 93 87 55 209 9 18
1976 NYN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1977 NYN 3B 36 31 23 76 7 4
1977 NYN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1979 NYA 3B 4 2 2 7 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 146
Shortstop 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bacone College Muskogee OK 1969, 1970