Roy Mahaffey

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Given name: Lee Roy Mahaffey
Nicknames: Popeye
Primary Pos: Pitcher
Hght/Wght: 6'0" / 180 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Feb 9, 1904 in Belton, SC
Died: Jul 23, 1969 in Anderson, SC (65 years old)
Debut: Aug 31, 1926

Lee Roy Mahaffey (February 9, 1904 – July 23, 1969) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Athletics, and St. Louis Browns. His key pitch was a fast-breaking curveball.

In nine seasons, Mahaffey posted a 67-49 record with a 5.01 earned run average in 1,056 innings pitched with 365 strikeouts.

As a hitter, Mahaffey posted a .184 batting average (73-for-396) with 28 runs, 4 home runs and 33 RBI in 224 games pitched.