Jay Rogers

Born: 8/3/1888 in Sandusky, NY, USA

Died: 7/1/1964 in Carlisle, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-05-22 | Final Game: 1914-06-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Jay Lewis Rogers

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Biography

Jay Rogers was a professional baseball player born in 1888, whose career spanned a brief period in the early 20th century. He played as a position player from May 22, 1914, until June 26, 1914, during a time when baseball was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Despite the potential that many players of his era displayed, Rogers' major league career was limited to just five games, in which he recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. While his time in the major leagues was short-lived, Rogers' journey reflects the challenges faced by many players during that time period. The early 1910s were marked by fierce competition for roster spots, and many players, like Rogers, found it difficult to establish a lasting presence in the sport. His story serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their on-field impact was minimal.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1914	NYY	AL	5	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	4	0	10	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	NYA	C	4	0	10	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	4