Roy Wilkinson (baseball)

Roy Wilkinson
Pitcher
Born: May 8, 1894
Canandaigua, New York
Died: July 2, 1956 (aged 62)
Louisville, Kentucky
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 29, 1918 for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
May 2, 1922 for the Chicago White Sox
Career statistics
Win–loss record 12–31
Earned run average 4.66
Strikeouts 88
Teams

Roy Hamilton Wilkinson (May 8, 1893 – July 2, 1956) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for five seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox.

Wilkinson started his professional career in 1913. In 1919, he had a good season with the Columbus Senators of the American Association, going 17–15 with a 2.08 earned run average. He joined the White Sox in time to pitch two games in the World Series.

In 1921, he was placed in the starting rotation and went 4–20.

From 1922 to 1932, Wilkinson pitched for Kansas City and Louisville in the AA. He compiled a 130–119 career record in that league.

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