Roy Branch facts for kids

Roy Branch is a former professional baseball player. He was born on July 12, 1953. Roy played as a pitcher, which is the player who throws the ball to the batter. He played for the Seattle Mariners in Major League Baseball (MLB) for one season in 1979.

Roy Branch's Baseball Journey

Getting Started in Baseball

Before playing in the big leagues, many baseball players are chosen in a special event called the draft. Roy Branch was picked very early in the 1971 Major League Baseball Draft. The Kansas City Royals selected him in the first round. He was the fifth player chosen overall in that draft!

Later, on January 23, 1978, the Seattle Mariners bought his contract from the Royals. This meant that Roy would now play for the Mariners team.

Playing in the Major Leagues

Roy Branch made his big league debut with the Seattle Mariners on September 11, 1979. He played as a pitcher for the team. His final game in Major League Baseball was just a week later, on September 18, 1979.

During his time in MLB, Roy had a pitching record of 0 wins and 1 loss. His earned run average (ERA) was 7.94. He also recorded 6 strikeouts. Even though his time in the MLB was short, playing in Major League Baseball is a big achievement for any player.