Roy Wilkinson

Born: 5/8/1893 in Canandaigua, NY, USA

Died: 7/2/1956 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-04-29 | Final Game: 1922-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Roy Hamilton Wilkinson

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Biography

Roy Wilkinson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1918 to 1922. Born in 1893, he played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive game. Throughout his five seasons in Major League Baseball, Wilkinson compiled a record of 12 wins and 31 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.66. His tenure in the league included 88 strikeouts and 6 saves, showcasing his role as a reliable, if not dominant, presence on the mound. Wilkinson's playing style reflected the challenges of his time, as he navigated a game that was becoming increasingly competitive. Despite his struggles with consistency, his contributions to his teams were notable, and he played a part in the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. While his overall statistics may not have marked him as a star, his perseverance and dedication to the game are emblematic of the many players who contributed to the sport during this formative era.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
8.0	8.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
4.0	0	0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0.0	36.0	15.0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1926	8.0	8.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1927	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1926	4.0	0	0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0.0	31.0	13.0	0	0	0	0	0.00
1927	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	5.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	31	79	36	20	1	6	380.7	466	197	11	142	88	4.66	0

Career ERA 4.66 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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
1918	CLE	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0
1919	CHW	AL	1	1	4	1	1	1	0	22.0	21	5	10	5	2.05	3.09 (+34%)	-
1920	CHW	AL	7	9	34	11	8	0	2	145.0	162	65	48	30	4.03	3.45 (-17%)	-
1921	CHW	AL	4	20	36	23	11	0	3	198.3	259	113	78	50	5.13	4.02 (-28%)	-
1922	CHW	AL	0	1	4	1	0	0	1	14.3	24	14	6	3	8.79	4.18 (-110%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
79	124	8	18	3	3	0	7	1	6	36	0.145	0.185	0.218	0.402	-581.5

Career AVG .145 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 47.0% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.

Career SLG .218 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.402 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 42.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1918	CLE	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	CHW	AL	4	8	1	3	2	0	2	0	1	3	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	CHW	AL	34	48	5	7	0	1	2	0	1	12	0.146	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	CHW	AL	36	65	2	8	1	2	3	1	4	19	0.123	.286 (-57%)	.344 (-50%)	.395 (-49%)	.739 (-49%)	-581.5
1922	CHW	AL	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0