Steve Roser, baseball player, 1944-1946

Steve Roser

Born: 1/25/1918 in Rome, NY, USA

Died: 2/8/2002 in Utica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-05-05 | Final Game: 1946-06-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Emerson Corey Roser

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Biography

Steve Roser was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1946. Born in 1918, he made his debut during a transformative time in the sport, as World War II had drawn many players into military service, leading to a shortage of talent on the field. Roser took the mound primarily as a right-handed pitcher, contributing to his teams with a solid record of 6 wins and 5 losses over his career. Throughout his time in the league, Roser posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of pitching in a competitive environment. He recorded a total of 64 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, marking his presence as a reliable option in the bullpen. While his career spanned just a few seasons, Roser's contributions came during an era of baseball that dealt with the complexities of wartime and the subsequent return to a more stable league landscape. His legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history that emerged from the mid-20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 5 45 8 1 0 2 149.3 147 67 5 64 64 4.04 0

Career ERA 4.04 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 11.8% 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
1944 NYY AL 4 3 16 6 1 0 1 84.0 80 36 34 34 3.86 3.57 (-8%) -
1945 NYY AL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 27.0 27 11 8 11 3.67 3.67 (avg) -
1946 NYY AL 1 1 4 1 0 0 0 3.3 7 6 4 1 16.20 — -
1946 BSN NL 1 1 14 1 0 0 1 35.0 33 14 18 18 3.60 3.59 (avg) 104.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 43 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 14 0.093 0.133 0.093 0.226 0.0

Career AVG .093 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 64.2% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.

Career SLG .093 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 73.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.226 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 66.9% 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
1944 NYY AL 16 30 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 11 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1945 NYY AL 11 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1946 NYY AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1946 BSN NL 14 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 45 0 8 25 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 NYA P 16 0 4 13 1 1
1945 NYA P 11 0 2 6 0 0
1946 NYA P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1946 BSN P 14 0 2 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 45

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Clarkson University Potsdam NY 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940