Roy Joiner Explained

Roy Joiner
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Birth Date:30 October 1906
Birth Place:Red Bluff, California
Death Place:Red Bluff, California
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 30
Debutyear:1934
Debutteam:Chicago Cubs
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 15
Finalyear:1940
Finalteam:New York Giants
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:3–3
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.28
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:34
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Roy Merrill Joiner (October 30, 1906 – December 26, 1989), nicknamed "Pop", was an American professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1934 to 1940. He played for the Chicago Cubs and New York Giants. Joiner was involved in a multi-player fight during the 1935 season resulting in the only ejection of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career.[1] [2]

Born in Red Bluff, California, Joiner later died in the same city on December 26, 1989.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chicago Cubs 12, Pittsburgh Pirates 11 . retrosheet.org . October 7, 2019 . April 29, 1935.
  2. News: Balinger . Edward F. . Players Fight as Players Lose, 12 to 11: Fists Are Swung In Free-For-All By Buccos, Cubs: Lavagetto, Bush, Jurges, Joiner Ejected; Bruins' Ten-Run Drive in Eighth Overcomes Corsair Lead . October 7, 2019 . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . April 30, 1935 . Pittsburgh, PA . 16.