Roy Castleton
| Roy Castleton | |
|---|---|
Castleton, circa 1906 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 26, 1885 Salt Lake City, Utah | |
| Died: June 24, 1967 (aged 81) Los Angeles | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 16, 1907, for the New York Highlanders | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 29, 1910, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 3–4 |
| Strikeouts | 13 |
| Earned run average | 2.68 |
| Teams | |
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Royal Eugene Castleton (July 26, 1885 – June 24, 1967) was a relief pitcher for the New York Highlanders and Cincinnati Reds. The first native of the state of Utah and the first Mormon to play in the major leagues, Castleton made his debut with the Highlanders on April 16, 1907, and played his final game with the Reds on May 29, 1910.
Castleton's potential as a player was undermined by chronic health problems that ultimately forced him to retire. He is most often remembered for pitching a perfect game while playing for a team in the Ohio–Pennsylvania League.