George Rohe

Born: 9/15/1874 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 6/10/1957 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-05-07 | Final Game: 1907-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: George Anthony Rohe

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Biography

George Rohe was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 1901 to 1907. Born in 1874, Rohe made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, when the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-driven style that would define the coming decades. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 269 games, accumulating 197 hits and achieving a batting average of .227. Known for his speed on the base paths, Rohe recorded 27 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to create opportunities for his team. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Rohe contributed 92 runs batted in and hit 3 home runs, which reflected the more modest offensive output characteristic of his era. While not a superstar, Rohe's determination and versatility were assets to the teams he played for, including the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals. His career spanned a critical time in baseball history, and he is remembered for being part of the fabric of the early 20th-century game, paving the way for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
269	868	81	197	19	3	3	92	27	72	62	0.227	0.294	0.266	0.561	-1346.4

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career SLG .266 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.561 vs. league average 0.637 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1901	BLA	AL	14	36	7	10	2	0	0	4	1	5	3	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0
1905	CHW	AL	34	113	14	24	1	0	1	12	2	12	5	0.212	.248 (-14%)	.307 (+1%)	.322 (-23%)	.629 (-11%)	-124.9
1906	CHW	AL	77	225	14	58	5	1	0	25	8	16	24	0.258	.247 (+4%)	.307 (+3%)	.315 (-8%)	.622 (-3%)	-64.0
1907	CHW	AL	144	494	46	105	11	2	2	51	16	39	30	0.213	.245 (-13%)	.304 (-10%)	.308 (-17%)	.613 (-14%)	-1157.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	21	2	7	1	2	0	4	3	1	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1906	WS	CHA	6	21	2	7	1	2	0	4	3	1	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	0	61	1	6	4
2B	61	56	121	166	25	25
3B	156	146	146	317	42	25
OF	1	1	1	0	1	0
SS	30	26	38	94	11	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	BLA	1B	8	0	61	1	6	4
1901	BLA	3B	6	0	6	2	1	2
1905	CHA	2B	17	16	31	40	5	7
1905	CHA	3B	17	16	16	32	1	3
1906	CHA	2B	5	3	9	15	1	2
1906	CHA	3B	57	55	66	122	15	6
1906	CHA	OF	1	1	1	0	1	0
1907	CHA	2B	39	37	81	111	19	16
1907	CHA	3B	76	75	58	161	25	14
1907	CHA	SS	30	26	38	94	11	8