Jim Rogers, baseball player, 1896-1897

Jim Rogers

Born: 4/9/1872 in Hartford, CT, USA

Died: 1/21/1900 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-04-17 | Final Game: 1897-06-15

Height: 5'7" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James F. Rogers

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Biography

Jim Rogers was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, an era that witnessed the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Born in 1872, Rogers played as a position player from 1896 until his retirement in June 1897. Over the course of his brief career, he participated in 152 games, accumulating 140 hits, with a batting average of .235. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 90 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during a time when scoring was often a hard-fought battle. Rogers was also known for his speed on the bases, stealing a total of 20 bases in his career. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, his performance reflected the grit and determination characteristic of players from his era. As baseball evolved into the 20th century, players like Rogers played a crucial role in laying the groundwork for the game's future, participating in a period marked by significant changes in playing styles and strategies.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
152 597 82 140 17 12 3 90 20 48 35 0.235 0.294 0.318 0.612 -2001.8

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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
1896 WAS NL 38 154 21 43 6 4 1 30 3 10 9 0.279 .290 (-4%) .354 (-9%) .387 (+1%) .741 (-4%) -150.5
1896 LS3 NL 72 290 39 75 8 6 0 38 13 15 14 0.259 .290 (-11%) .354 (-16%) .387 (-15%) .741 (-16%) -150.5
1897 LS3 NL 42 153 22 22 3 2 2 22 4 23 12 0.144 .291 (-51%) .354 (-27%) .387 (-41%) .741 (-34%) -928.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 63 0 613 38 20 42
2B 46 0 102 138 20 17
3B 32 0 27 70 13 2
OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
SS 12 0 31 31 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1896 WAS 2B 6 0 14 16 4 4
1896 WAS 3B 32 0 27 70 13 2
1896 WAS OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1896 LS3 1B 60 0 591 37 19 42
1896 LS3 SS 12 0 31 31 5 3
1897 LS3 1B 3 0 22 1 1 0
1897 LS3 2B 40 0 88 122 16 13

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 63
Second Base 46
Third Base 32
Shortstop 12
Center Field 1