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Roy Witherup

Roy Witherup Notable

b. July 26, 1886 · Boston Beaneaters 1906, Washington Senators 1908–1909

Roy Witherup divided four seasons between two clubs as a pitcher: the Boston Beaneaters from 1906, then the Washington Senators through 1909.

He went 3 and 12 with a 4.44 earned run average, pitching 162.3 innings in 26 games. He struck out 71. Across 26 games he batted .115, with 6 hits and 1 run.

He was born in North Washington, PA, USA on July 26, 1886, and died on December 13, 1941. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1906 BSN 81512 000 0020 .133
1908 WSH 61803 000 2020 .167
1909 WSH 121901 000 0090 .053
Career 265216 000 20130 .115

Pitching, season by season

YearTeam WLG GSSVIP HERBB SOERA
1906 BSN 0383 046.059 3219146.26
1908 WSH 2466 048.151 168312.98
1909 WSH 15128 068.079 3220264.24
Career 3122617 0162.1189 804771 4.44

On this day & linked events

1886

Born July 26, 1886

North Washington, PA, USA

1941

Died December 13, 1941

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