Roy Zimmerman, baseball player, 1945-1945

Roy Zimmerman

Born: 9/13/1913 in Pine Grove, PA, USA

Died: 11/22/1991 in Pine Grove, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-08-27 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Roy Franklin Zimmerman

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Biography

Roy Zimmerman was a professional baseball player born in 1913 who made his mark in the sport during a brief but impactful career from 1945. Known for his versatility as a position player, Zimmerman showcased his skills in 27 games, where he recorded 27 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 15 runs, finishing with a respectable batting average of 0.276. His ability to contribute offensively in a limited role highlighted his potential during an era when Major League Baseball was transitioning back to normalcy following World War II. Zimmerman's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the post-war period, where players returned from military service and sought to reclaim their positions in the league. He also demonstrated speed on the base paths, with 1 stolen base to his credit. Despite his career being relatively short, Zimmerman's performance remains a noteworthy part of the baseball landscape of the mid-1940s, a time characterized by a blend of pre-war talent and emerging new players as the game evolved.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 98 14 27 1 0 5 15 1 5 16 0.276 0.330 0.439 0.769 186.9

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .439 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — +23.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.769 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — +12.5% above 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
1945 NY1 NL 27 98 14 27 1 0 5 15 1 5 16 0.276 .260 (+6%) .328 (avg) .354 (+24%) .683 (+12%) 186.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 25 0 226 13 3 13
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 NY1 1B 25 0 226 13 3 13
1945 NY1 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 25
Right Field 1