Clint Rogge

Born: 7/19/1889 in Memphis, MI, USA

Died: 1/6/1969 in Mount Clemens, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-04-11 | Final Game: 1921-06-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Francis Clinton Rogge

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Biography

Clint Rogge was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1921. Born in 1889, Rogge made his mark in an era characterized by low offensive outputs and the increasing importance of pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 18-13 and maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.73, showcasing his ability to stifle opposing hitters. With a total of 105 strikeouts, Rogge was known for his skill on the mound, contributing significantly to his teams during his tenure. Rogge's playing style reflected the pitching philosophies of his time, where control and finesse were often prioritized over sheer power. He made a name for himself in an evolving game, as the sport began to transition away from the deadball era and into a time of greater offensive focus. Despite not recording any saves during his career, his contributions in starting and relieving roles were vital in the context of the teams he played for. Rogge's legacy resides in the solid performance he delivered during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
18	13	43	34	17	5	0	289.7	283	88	8	102	105	2.73	0

Career ERA 2.73 vs. league average 3.40 across their career seasons — 19.5% better 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
1915	PTF	FL	17	11	37	31	17	5	0	254.3	240	72	93	93	2.55	2.90 (+12%)	-2018.0
1921	CIN	NL	1	2	6	3	0	0	0	35.3	43	16	9	12	4.08	4.02 (-1%)	29.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
43	91	5	15	1	2	0	11	2	9	23	0.165	0.248	0.220	0.467	-373.4

Career AVG .165 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career SLG .220 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.467 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 32.4% 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
1915	PTF	FL	37	81	4	14	1	1	0	10	2	7	19	0.173	.250 (-31%)	.318 (-22%)	.332 (-37%)	.651 (-30%)	-373.4
1921	CIN	NL	6	10	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	2	4	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	43	0	8	95	4	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	PTF	P	37	0	8	85	4	2
1921	CIN	P	6	0	0	10	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	43