Goody Rosen

Born: 8/28/1912 in Toronto, ON, CAN

Died: 4/6/1994 in Toronto, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1937-09-14 | Final Game: 1946-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Goodwin George Rosen

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Biography

Goody Rosen was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1937 to 1946. Born in 1912, Rosen made a significant impact on the game during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more power-oriented styles of play that characterized the mid-20th century. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 551 games, compiling a solid batting average of .291, which reflected his ability to hit for both average and power. He finished his career with 557 hits, 22 home runs, and 197 RBIs, showcasing his contributions to his teams' offenses. Rosen's playing style was characterized by his keen eye at the plate and his versatility, which allowed him to adapt to various roles within the lineup. He was recognized for his talent in 1943 when he earned an All-Star selection, underscoring his status as one of the notable players of his time. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, totaling 12 stolen bases throughout his career. His contributions were particularly valuable during a time when the game was evolving, and players like Rosen helped pave the way for future generations in the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
7.0	6.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	.000	0.143	.000	0.143

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1945	7.0	6.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	.000	0.143	.000	0.143

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
551	1916	310	557	71	34	22	197	12	218	166	0.291	0.364	0.398	0.762	3362.7

Career AVG .291 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.762 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — +7.2% above 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
1937	BRO	NL	22	77	10	24	5	1	0	6	2	6	6	0.312	.276 (+13%)	.342 (+6%)	.398 (+1%)	.740 (+3%)	38.8
1938	BRO	NL	138	473	75	133	17	11	4	51	0	65	43	0.281	.272 (+3%)	.341 (+8%)	.392 (-1%)	.734 (+3%)	404.3
1939	BRO	NL	54	183	22	46	6	4	1	12	4	23	21	0.251	.274 (-8%)	.342 (-2%)	.393 (-12%)	.735 (-8%)	-233.0
1944	BRO	NL	89	264	38	69	8	3	0	23	0	26	27	0.261	.261 (avg)	.325 (+1%)	.357 (-12%)	.683 (-6%)	-223.5
1945	BRO	NL	145	606	126	197	24	11	12	75	4	50	36	0.325	.260 (+25%)	.328 (+15%)	.354 (+30%)	.683 (+23%)	2596.2
1946	BRO	NL	3	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	NY1	NL	100	310	39	87	11	4	5	30	2	48	32	0.281	.256 (+9%)	.328 (+15%)	.358 (+9%)	.687 (+12%)	0.0