Roger Salmon
From BR Bullpen
Roger Elliott Salmon
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 170 lb.
- School Princeton University
- Debut May 3, 1912
- Final Game October 1, 1912
- Born May 11, 1891 in Newark, NJ USA
- Died June 17, 1974 in Belfast, ME USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Roger Salmon appeared in two games in the major leagues. One was on May 3, 1912, and the second was on October 1, 1912. His record was 1-0, and he notched 5 strikeouts in 5 innings.
He had attended Princeton University in 1912, and was one of several Princeton students from that time who appeared in the major leagues, including King Lear. Salmon was 21 years old at the time and never again pitched in the major leagues. He was the same age as first baseman Stuffy McInnis.
