Ed Roetz, baseball player, 1929-1929

Ed Roetz

Born: 8/6/1905 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 3/16/1965 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-05-26 | Final Game: 1929-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edward Bernard Roetz

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Biography

Ed Roetz, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1929. Primarily a position player, Roetz made his mark in a total of 16 games, where he demonstrated a solid offensive presence with 11 hits and 5 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .244. Though he did not hit any home runs during his career and recorded no stolen bases, Roetz's contributions to his team were notable for the era, characterized by its competitive nature and the evolution of baseball strategies. Roetz's playing career occurred during a transitional time in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era towards a more power-oriented game. Despite the limited time he spent in the majors, his performance reflected the skills and determination required to compete at a high level. After his last game on October 6, 1929, Roetz retired from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy of perseverance in a challenging sport. His brief stint in the majors serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not extensively documented.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
14.0 9.0 2.0 4.0 0 0 0 0 5.0 0 0 0.444 0.643 0.444 1.087

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1933 9.0 5.0 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 4.0 0 0 0.200 0.556 0.200 0.756
1935 5.0 4.0 0 3.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.750 0.800 0.750 1.550

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 45 7 11 4 1 0 5 0 4 6 0.244 0.306 0.378 0.684 0.0

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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
1929 SLA AL 16 45 7 11 4 1 0 5 0 4 6 0.244 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 38 2 1 3
2B 2 0 5 3 2 2
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
SS 8 0 21 19 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 SLA 1B 5 0 38 2 1 3
1929 SLA 2B 2 0 5 3 2 2
1929 SLA 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1929 SLA SS 8 0 21 19 4 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Second Base 2
Third Base 1
Shortstop 8