Royle Stillman, baseball player, 1975-1977

Royle Stillman

Born: 1/2/1951 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-06-22 | Final Game: 1977-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Royle Eldon Stillman

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Biography

Royle Stillman, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1970s. His career spanned from 1975 to 1977, during which he played primarily as a position player. Over the course of 89 games, Stillman accumulated 33 hits, including 3 home runs and 15 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .213. He also showcased his speed on the base paths, recording 2 stolen bases throughout his brief career. Stillman's playing style was characterized by a blend of power and speed, typical of many players of his era. Although he did not achieve overwhelming statistical success, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive nature of baseball during a time of transition in the sport. The mid-1970s was an era marked by evolving player roles and strategies, and Stillman's presence on the field exemplified the dynamic changes occurring in baseball during that period. After his retirement on October 2, 1977, Stillman's career remains a testament to the dedication and spirit of those who played the game, even if their statistical accomplishments did not place them among the game's greats.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
89 155 19 33 7 1 3 15 2 21 28 0.213 0.305 0.329 0.634 -177.9

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.634 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 10.1% 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 BAL AL 13 14 1 6 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1976 BAL AL 20 22 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 4 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1977 CHW AL 56 119 18 25 7 1 3 13 2 17 21 0.210 .264 (-20%) .329 (-7%) .401 (-10%) .730 (-9%) -177.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 1 7 0 0 0
OF 28 14 45 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 BAL OF 2 1 3 0 0 0
1976 BAL 1B 2 0 2 0 0 0
1977 CHA 1B 1 1 5 0 0 0
1977 CHA OF 26 13 42 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Left Field 19
Right Field 9
Designated Hitter 20