Oscar Roettger, baseball player, 1923-1932

Oscar Roettger

Born: 2/19/1900 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 7/4/1986 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-07-07 | Final Game: 1932-06-27

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

Full name: Oscar Frederick Louis Roettger

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Biography

Oscar Roettger was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who played in the Major Leagues from 1923 until 1932. Roettger primarily served as a position player during his career, participating in a total of 37 games. He was known for his tenacity on the field, although his offensive contributions were modest. He recorded 14 hits over his career, resulting in a batting average of .212, along with 6 RBIs. Notably, he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases throughout his time in the league. Roettger's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to recover from the aftereffects of the deadball era and embraced a more dynamic style of play. While he did not achieve significant personal statistics, his involvement in the game during this era reflected the broader context of the sport's evolution. His time on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, underscoring the diverse experiences of players in the early 20th century. Roettger passed away on June 27, 1932, leaving behind a legacy as a player who experienced the game during a pivotal moment in its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 6 0 0 0 1 11.7 17 11 3 14 7 8.49 0

Career ERA 8.49 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — 108.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1923 NYY AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 11.7 16 11 12 7 8.49 4.03 (-111%) -
1924 NYY AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 2 0 0.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 66 7 14 1 0 0 6 0 6 5 0.212 0.288 0.227 0.515 -241.5

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.515 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 29.8% 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
1923 NYY AL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1924 NYY AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1927 BRO NL 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1932 PHA AL 26 60 7 14 1 0 0 6 0 5 4 0.233 .275 (-15%) .335 (-13%) .391 (-36%) .726 (-25%) -241.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 15 0 130 5 3 6
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 6 0 3 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 NYA P 5 0 3 2 0 0
1924 NYA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1927 BRO OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1932 PHA 1B 15 0 130 5 3 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 6
First Base 15
Right Field 1