Preacher Roe
| Career Batting Stats |
| G |
AB |
H |
R |
HR |
RBI |
SB |
AVG |
SLG |
OBP |
OPS |
OPS+ |
| 333 |
620 |
68 |
37 |
1 |
28 |
0 |
.110 |
.119 |
.161 |
.280 |
39.2 |
|
Scouting Report
"...a left-handed mound artist who topped the AA last season in strikeouts (136) and shutouts (6). With Columbus, he pitched an won 2 of the four victories in the little World's Series. His WL record for the season was 15-7—and he looks like a treasure for the Pirates." — from Who's Who in the Major Leagues, 1944
Born
Elwin Charles Roe was born on February 26, 1915, in Ash Flat, AR.
Batted: Right
Threw: Left
Major League Debut
8 22,
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Preacher Roe
Max Lanier
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| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1960 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1962 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.6% |
1968 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.7% |
1970 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.3% |
1971 |
BBWAA |
3 |
.8% |
1972 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.5% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1949 World Series
1952 World Series
1953 World Series
All-Star Selections
1945 NL
1949 NL
1950 NL
1951 NL
1952 NL
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