Packy Rogers, baseball player, 1938-1938

Packy Rogers

Born: 4/26/1913 in Swoyersville, PA, USA

Died: 5/15/1998 in Elmira, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-07-12 | Final Game: 1938-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Stanley Frank Rogers

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Biography

Packy Rogers, born in 1913, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1938 season. His career, though short-lived, spanned from July 12 to September 7, 1938, during a time when the game was witnessing the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. As a position player, Rogers participated in 23 games, where he recorded 7 hits and drove in 5 runs, finishing the season with a batting average of .189. Rogers' impact on the field may not be reflected in gaudy statistics, as he did not hit any home runs or steal bases during his time in the league. However, his contributions came during a competitive era, characterized by evolving strategies and the integration of players into the league. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, Packy Rogers remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the fabric of the game during a transformative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 37 3 7 1 1 0 5 0 6 6 0.189 0.302 0.270 0.573 0.0

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.573 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 22.0% 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
1938 BRO NL 23 37 3 7 1 1 0 5 0 6 6 0.189 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 6 6 1 2
3B 8 0 10 5 1 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 9 0 9 11 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 BRO 2B 3 0 6 6 1 2
1938 BRO 3B 8 0 10 5 1 0
1938 BRO OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1938 BRO SS 9 0 9 11 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Third Base 8
Shortstop 9
Left Field 1