Bill Rodgers, baseball player, 1944-1945

Bill Rodgers

Born: 12/5/1922 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

Died: 5/13/2002 in Worcester, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-09-27 | Final Game: 1945-04-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: William Sherman Rodgers

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Biography

Bill Rodgers, born in 1922, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the mid-1940s. He played as a position player, appearing in three games from April 1944 until April 1945, a period marked by the challenges and upheavals of World War II, which significantly impacted the sport and its talent pool. Despite the limited opportunities, Rodgers made his mark with a batting average of 0.4, recording two hits in his short stint. Rodgers' career, while not extensive, reflected the era's unique circumstances, as many players were serving in the military, leading to a mix of seasoned professionals and newcomers in the league. His contributions, although not highlighted by traditional statistics such as home runs or RBIs—both of which were recorded as 0—remind fans of the myriad of athletes who contributed to the game during this transitional time. Bill Rodgers remains a part of baseball history, representing the determination and resilience of players during an era of significant global conflict.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.400 0.400 0.400 0.800 0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +53.1% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +22.2% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.800 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — +17.0% 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
1944 PIT NL 2 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1945 PIT NL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 PIT OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1