John Roseboro

Born: 5/13/1933 in Ashland, OH, USA

Died: 8/16/2002 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-06-14 | Final Game: 1970-08-11

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Junior Roseboro

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Biography

John Roseboro was a professional baseball player born in 1933, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1970. Primarily recognized as a catcher, Roseboro was known for his defensive prowess and leadership behind the plate, which was crucial during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,585 games, recording 1,206 hits, 104 home runs, and 548 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .249, complemented by 67 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility as a position player. Roseboro was selected as an All-Star five times, a testament to his consistent performance and recognition among peers during his playing days. He became particularly noted for his contributions to the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he played a key role in their success during the 1960s. Beyond his on-field achievements, Roseboro's legacy includes his involvement in the integration of baseball, as he played alongside many of the sport's first African American players, helping to foster an environment of inclusivity in the game. His career remains a significant part of baseball history, reflecting both the evolution of the sport and the talent that defined his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1585	4847	512	1206	190	44	104	548	67	547	677	0.249	0.326	0.371	0.697	884.9

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — near 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
1957	BRO	NL	35	69	6	10	2	0	2	6	0	10	20	0.145	.257 (-44%)	.323 (-22%)	.391 (-33%)	.715 (-28%)	-318.1
1958	LAD	NL	114	384	52	104	11	9	14	43	11	36	56	0.271	.257 (+5%)	.324 (+2%)	.394 (+16%)	.719 (+10%)	615.5
1959	LAD	NL	118	397	39	92	14	7	10	38	7	52	69	0.232	.256 (-10%)	.323 (avg)	.392 (-4%)	.715 (-2%)	-149.7
1960	LAD	NL	103	287	22	61	15	3	8	42	7	44	53	0.213	.255 (-17%)	.323 (avg)	.387 (-5%)	.711 (-3%)	-80.2
1961	LAD	NL	128	394	59	99	16	6	18	59	6	56	62	0.251	.258 (-3%)	.328 (+5%)	.399 (+15%)	.727 (+11%)	829.5
1962	LAD	NL	128	389	45	97	16	7	7	55	12	50	60	0.249	.257 (-3%)	.326 (+5%)	.393 (-3%)	.719 (avg)	88.8
1963	LAD	NL	135	470	50	111	13	7	9	49	7	36	50	0.236	.246 (-4%)	.308 (-6%)	.371 (-6%)	.680 (-6%)	-596.5
1964	LAD	NL	134	414	42	119	24	1	3	45	3	44	61	0.287	.250 (+15%)	.312 (+14%)	.377 (-2%)	.690 (+6%)	557.9
1965	LAD	NL	136	437	42	102	10	0	8	57	1	34	51	0.233	.245 (-5%)	.310 (-7%)	.371 (-16%)	.682 (-12%)	-967.5
1966	LAD	NL	142	445	47	123	23	2	9	53	3	44	51	0.276	.248 (+11%)	.309 (+11%)	.376 (+6%)	.685 (+8%)	747.2
1967	LAD	NL	116	334	37	91	18	2	4	24	2	38	33	0.272	.242 (+12%)	.306 (+14%)	.357 (+5%)	.663 (+9%)	620.4
1968	MIN	AL	135	380	31	82	12	0	8	39	2	46	57	0.216	.236 (-9%)	.298 (avg)	.340 (-9%)	.638 (-4%)	-204.7
1969	MIN	AL	115	361	33	95	12	0	3	32	5	39	44	0.263	.248 (+6%)	.320 (+4%)	.369 (-13%)	.689 (-5%)	-263.4
1970	WS2	AL	46	86	7	20	4	0	1	6	1	18	10	0.233	.253 (-8%)	.325 (+12%)	.385 (-19%)	.711 (-4%)	5.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
23	75	2	12	1	0	1	7	5	12	0.160

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1969	ALCS	MIN	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.200
1966	WS	LAN	4	14	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	0.071
1965	WS	LAN	7	21	1	6	1	0	3	5	3	0.286
1963	WS	LAN	4	14	1	2	0	1	3	0	4	0.143
1959	WS	LAN	6	21	0	2	0	0	1	0	2	0.095

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	4	37	3	0	4
3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
C	1476	1349	9291	675	107	111
OF	5	5	4	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	BRO	1B	5	4	37	3	0	4
1957	BRO	C	19	15	99	4	3	0
1958	LAN	C	104	97	594	36	8	5
1958	LAN	OF	5	5	4	0	0	0
1959	LAN	C	117	114	848	54	8	10
1960	LAN	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1960	LAN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1960	LAN	C	87	84	640	48	5	10
1961	LAN	C	125	117	877	56	13	16
1962	LAN	C	128	117	842	57	14	10
1963	LAN	C	134	128	908	66	8	6
1964	LAN	C	128	116	809	64	6	8
1965	LAN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1965	LAN	C	131	117	824	55	5	7
1966	LAN	C	138	125	904	65	7	11
1967	LAN	C	107	90	550	60	10	6
1968	MIN	C	117	105	689	52	7	5
1969	MIN	C	111	102	585	52	13	16
1970	WS2	C	30	22	122	6	0	1