Frank Roth

Born: 10/11/1878 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 3/27/1955 in Burlington, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-04-18 | Final Game: 1910-10-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Francis Charles Roth

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Biography

Frank Roth was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing primarily as a position player from 1903 to 1910. Born in 1878, Roth's career spanned a pivotal time in Major League Baseball, transitioning from the deadball era into a more modern style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 282 games, where he recorded 196 hits, including one home run, and accumulated 75 RBIs. His batting average stood at .25, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively during his playing years. In addition to his hitting prowess, Roth demonstrated speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 19 stolen bases. His playing style reflected the competitive nature of the era, where players relied on speed and contact hitting rather than power. Although not a household name, Roth's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he navigated a league that was evolving rapidly in terms of tactics and player dynamics. His tenure in the sport serves as a reminder of the foundational years of baseball, laying the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
282	783	83	196	32	8	1	75	19	36	97	0.250	0.289	0.315	0.605	-619.9

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.605 vs. league average 0.633 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
1903	PHI	NL	68	220	27	60	11	4	0	22	3	9	18	0.273	.261 (+4%)	.316 (-4%)	.345 (+4%)	.662 (avg)	-53.4
1904	PHI	NL	81	229	28	59	8	1	1	20	8	12	28	0.258	.246 (+4%)	.300 (-1%)	.321 (-2%)	.622 (-2%)	-68.4
1905	SLA	AL	35	107	9	25	3	0	0	7	1	6	24	0.234	.248 (-6%)	.307 (-11%)	.322 (-19%)	.629 (-15%)	-239.8
1906	CHW	AL	16	51	4	10	1	1	0	7	1	3	5	0.196	.247 (-21%)	.307 (-22%)	.315 (-19%)	.622 (-20%)	-160.3
1909	CIN	NL	56	147	12	35	7	2	0	16	5	6	20	0.238	.244 (-3%)	.306 (-6%)	.312 (avg)	.618 (-3%)	-98.0
1910	CIN	NL	26	29	3	7	2	0	0	3	1	0	2	0.241	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	9	0	2	0
2B	1	0	0	0	1	0
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
C	229	144	865	263	52	25
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1903	PHI	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1903	PHI	C	60	0	235	82	22	9
1904	PHI	1B	1	1	9	0	2	0
1904	PHI	2B	1	0	0	0	1	0
1904	PHI	C	67	62	241	76	14	8
1905	SLA	C	29	27	114	36	6	3
1906	CHA	C	15	14	76	19	1	1
1909	CIN	C	54	39	188	46	8	4
1910	CIN	C	4	2	11	4	1	0
1910	CIN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0