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Roy Schalk Notable

b. November 9, 1908 · New York Yankees 1932, Chicago White Sox 1944–1945

Roy Schalk divided 14 seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the New York Yankees from 1932, then the Chicago White Sox through 1945.

Across 282 games he batted .233, with 259 hits and 100 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 38 doubles and 8 stolen bases.

He played 278 games at second base, with 789 assists and 48 errors. He turned 200 double plays.

He was born in Chicago, IL, USA on November 9, 1908, and died on March 11, 1990. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1932 NYY 31233 100 0220 .250
1944 CHW 14658747129 1441 4445525 .220
1945 CHW 13351350127 2311 6532413 .248
Career 2821112100259 3852 10979958 .233

On this day & linked events

1908

Born November 9, 1908

Chicago, IL, USA

1990

Died March 11, 1990

1932

Major-league debut: Roy Schalk

Roy Schalk made a major-league debut on September 17, 1932.

1945

Final major-league game: Roy Schalk

Roy Schalk played a final major-league game on September 9, 1945.