Red Roberts

Born: 8/8/1918 in Carrollton, GA, USA

Died: 12/2/1998 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-03 | Final Game: 1943-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles Emory Roberts

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Biography

Red Roberts, born in 1918, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from September 3, 1943, to October 3, 1943. Though his time in Major League Baseball was brief, appearing in just 9 games, Roberts made a notable impact during the tumultuous years of World War II, a period that saw many athletes enlist and serve in the military. As a position player, he showcased his skills at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .261, accumulating 6 hits, including 1 home run, and driving in 3 runs. Roberts' playing style reflected the gritty determination of the era, as players often faced unique challenges both on and off the field during the war years. While he did not record any stolen bases, his contributions were significant in a league that was adjusting to the absence of many star players. Despite the limited number of games, Roberts' presence in the major leagues during this critical time in history remains a testament to his resilience and dedication to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	23	1	6	1	0	1	3	0	4	2	0.261	0.370	0.435	0.805	0.0

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .370 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +14.0% above league average.

Career SLG .435 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +25.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.805 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +19.9% above 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
1943	WSN	AL	9	23	1	6	1	0	1	3	0	4	2	0.261	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	1	2	1	0
SS	6	0	7	7	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	WS1	3B	1	0	1	2	1	0
1943	WS1	SS	6	0	7	7	4	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1
Shortstop	6