Wally Roettger

Born: 8/28/1902 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 9/14/1951 in Champaign, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-05-01 | Final Game: 1934-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Walter Henry Roettger

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Biography

Wally Roettger was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1927 to 1934. Born in 1902, he made a name for himself during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era into a more offense-driven style of play. Over the course of his career, Roettger appeared in 599 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. He finished with a commendable batting average of .285, amassing 556 hits, including 19 home runs, and drove in 245 RBIs. His ability to get on base and contribute offensively was a significant asset to the teams he played for during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Roettger's playing style was characterized by a blend of solid contact hitting and occasional power, which made him a valuable player in the lineup. Though he was not known for his speed, with only 4 stolen bases recorded in his career, his overall offensive production and consistency at the plate solidified his reputation as a reliable player. Roettger's contributions to the game during his tenure left a lasting impact, as he navigated through an era that saw the evolution of baseball into a more dynamic and exciting sport. His legacy is remembered fondly by baseball historians, as he was part of a generation of players who helped shape the game in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
599	1949	192	556	96	23	19	245	4	99	143	0.285	0.324	0.387	0.711	-2015.0

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.711 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — near 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
1927	STL	NL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	STL	NL	68	261	27	89	17	4	6	44	2	10	22	0.341	.280 (+21%)	.342 (+9%)	.395 (+28%)	.737 (+19%)	830.9
1929	STL	NL	79	269	27	68	11	3	3	42	0	13	27	0.253	.289 (-13%)	.353 (-19%)	.415 (-16%)	.769 (-17%)	-953.5
1930	NY1	NL	121	420	51	119	15	5	5	51	1	25	29	0.283	.293 (-4%)	.354 (-7%)	.429 (-12%)	.784 (-10%)	-852.9
1931	CIN	NL	44	185	25	65	11	4	1	20	1	7	9	0.351	.276 (+27%)	.338 (+12%)	.388 (+21%)	.726 (+17%)	489.4
1931	STL	NL	45	151	16	43	12	2	0	17	0	9	14	0.285	.276 (+3%)	.338 (avg)	.388 (+1%)	.726 (avg)	489.4
1932	CIN	NL	106	347	26	96	18	3	3	43	0	23	24	0.277	.275 (+1%)	.335 (-4%)	.391 (-5%)	.726 (-4%)	-308.8
1933	CIN	NL	84	209	13	50	7	1	1	17	0	8	10	0.239	.270 (-11%)	.329 (-19%)	.377 (-21%)	.707 (-20%)	-792.1
1934	PIT	NL	47	106	7	26	5	1	0	11	0	3	8	0.245	.278 (-12%)	.340 (-22%)	.392 (-21%)	.733 (-21%)	-420.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	14	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	3	0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1931	WS	SLN	3	14	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	3	0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	510	0	1081	27	16	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1927	SLN	OF	3	2	0	2	0
1928	SLN	OF	66	152	2	3	1
1929	SLN	OF	69	137	4	1	0
1930	NY1	OF	114	233	9	2	1
1931	CIN	OF	44	95	3	1	1
1931	SLN	OF	42	73	1	2	0
1932	CIN	OF	94	214	3	2	2
1933	CIN	OF	55	124	4	3	2
1934	PIT	OF	23	51	1	0	0