Tom Rogers

Born: 2/12/1892 in Sparta, TN, USA

Died: 3/7/1936 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-04-14 | Final Game: 1921-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Andrew Rogers

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Biography

Tom Rogers was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1917 to 1921, becoming a part of the game during a transformative period in baseball history. Born in 1892, Rogers made his Major League debut during a time when the sport was still reeling from the aftermath of the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 15 wins and 30 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.95, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound despite the challenges of his teams. Throughout his five-year career, Rogers struck out 94 batters and recorded 3 saves, reflecting his role as a reliable option in the pitching rotation. Although his win-loss record did not shine brightly, his contributions to the game were significant during an era characterized by the transition towards more dynamic gameplay. As baseball evolved, players like Rogers laid the groundwork for future generations, illustrating the hard work and dedication required to compete at the highest levels of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
15	30	83	42	21	1	3	414.7	431	182	15	162	94	3.95	0

Career ERA 3.95 vs. league average 3.21 across their career seasons — 23.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1917	SLA	AL	3	6	24	8	3	0	0	108.7	112	47	44	27	3.89	2.69 (-45%)	-1758.7
1918	SLA	AL	8	10	29	16	11	0	2	154.0	148	56	49	29	3.27	2.83 (-16%)	-1411.0
1919	SLA	AL	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	1.0	7	3	0	1	27.00	—	0.0
1919	PHA	AL	4	12	23	18	7	1	0	140.0	152	67	60	37	4.31	3.09 (-40%)	-3898.0
1921	NYY	AL	0	1	5	0	0	0	1	11.0	12	9	9	0	7.36	4.02 (-83%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
84	134	13	30	4	1	1	5	1	1	22	0.224	0.230	0.291	0.521	-109.3

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OBP .230 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Career SLG .291 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.521 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 23.2% 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
1917	SLA	AL	24	29	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	SLA	AL	29	53	7	13	3	1	0	3	0	0	7	0.245	.255 (-4%)	.318 (-23%)	.326 (+4%)	.645 (-9%)	-109.3
1919	SLA	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	PHA	AL	23	49	5	11	0	0	1	2	1	0	10	0.224	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	NYY	AL	6	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0