Curtis Roberts

Born: 8/16/1929 in Pineland, TX, USA

Died: 11/14/1969 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-13 | Final Game: 1956-06-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Curtis Benjamin Roberts

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Biography

Curt Roberts, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1956. As a versatile position player, Roberts participated in 171 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder and outfielder. He recorded a total of 128 hits, including one home run, and drove in 40 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .223. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he successfully stole seven bases during his time in the league. Roberts played during a pivotal time in baseball history, marked by the integration of African American players into the major leagues. As one of the early African American players, he contributed to breaking down racial barriers in the sport. Although his career was relatively brief, his presence in the game helped pave the way for future generations of players. Following his retirement from professional baseball on June 8, 1956, Roberts' legacy endured as a symbol of perseverance and opportunity in the evolving landscape of the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
549.0	511.0	66.0	155.0	25.0	8.0	4.0	67.0	32.0	1.0	10.0	0.303	0.347	0.407	0.754

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1947	74.0	70.0	11.0	28.0	3.0	3.0	2.0	13.0	4.0	0	0	0.400	0.432	0.614	1.046
1948	224.0	208.0	30.0	64.0	13.0	1.0	0	30.0	15.0	0	5.0	0.308	0.357	0.380	0.737
1949	251.0	233.0	25.0	63.0	9.0	4.0	2.0	24.0	13.0	1.0	5.0	0.270	0.312	0.369	0.681

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
235	826	92	197	36	13	3	73	12	80	63	0.238	0.306	0.324	0.631	-1937.0

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.631 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1947	KCM	NAL	18	70	12	25	2	3	2	13	0	4	0	0.357	.262 (+36%)	.336 (+16%)	.376 (+48%)	.712 (+33%)	339.8
1948	KCM	NAL	46	181	26	44	10	1	0	20	5	14	1	0.243	.263 (-8%)	.340 (-13%)	.379 (-18%)	.719 (-16%)	-513.9
1954	PIT	NL	134	496	47	115	18	7	1	36	6	55	49	0.232	.261 (-11%)	.333 (-7%)	.390 (-22%)	.723 (-15%)	-1490.5
1955	PIT	NL	6	17	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	PIT	NL	31	62	6	11	5	2	0	4	1	5	12	0.177	.258 (-31%)	.331 (-28%)	.397 (-19%)	.728 (-23%)	-272.4