Roger Salkeld
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Roger William Salkeld is an American
former Major League Baseball
player. A pitcher
, Salkeld played Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners
in and and the Cincinnati Reds
in . His career ended in , with the Akron Aeros
of Minor League Baseball
.
He is the grandson of Bill Salkeld
, who played five years in the major leagues from -.
He attended Saugus High School in Saugus, California
United States
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former Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
player. A pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
, Salkeld played Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
in and and the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in . His career ended in , with the Akron Aeros
Akron Aeros
The Akron Aeros are a minor league baseball team based in Akron, Ohio, USA. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.The Aeros play in Canal Park, located in downtown Akron, which seats 9,097 fans...
of Minor League Baseball
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
.
He is the grandson of Bill Salkeld
Bill Salkeld
William Franklin Salkeld was a former professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Braves, and Chicago White Sox.-External links:...
, who played five years in the major leagues from -.
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He attended Saugus High School in Saugus, California