| Roy Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 21, 1894 | |
| Died: January 1, 1964 (aged 69) New York | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| debut | |
| 1916, for the Bacharach Giants | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1934, for the Cleveland Red Sox | |
| Teams | |
Leroy ("Roy," "Everready") Roberts (June 21, 1894 - January 1, 1964) was a pitcher in baseball's Negro leagues from 1916 to 1934. He played for several teams, but was mostly associated with the Bacharach Giants. In 1921 he spent a season as the ace pitcher of the Columbus Buckeyes, leading the Negro National League in innings pitched and several other categories while compiling a 7-15 record. His primary pitch was the fastball.