Bob Rothel

Born: 9/17/1923 in Columbia Station, OH, USA

Died: 3/21/1984 in Huron, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-22 | Final Game: 1945-04-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Burton Rothel

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Biography

Bob Rothel, born in 1923, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from April 22, 1945, to April 29, 1945, a time when the sport was experiencing the effects of World War II, which had led to a shortage of players in the league. Rothel appeared in a total of four games, where he recorded two hits, resulting in a batting average of .200. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs during his short stint in the major leagues, his participation in that era reflects the challenges and unique circumstances faced by many players during the war. Despite the limited opportunity to showcase his skills, Rothel's entry into the majors is part of the larger narrative of baseball during the mid-20th century, a time when the game was adapting to numerous societal changes. His brief career serves as a reminder of the many players whose ambitions were cut short or altered due to the tumultuous events of their time. After his short time in the spotlight, Rothel's name remains a part of baseball history, exemplifying the spirit of perseverance and dedication that characterized many in the sport during that challenging period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	10	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	0.200	0.385	0.200	0.585	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OBP .385 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +17.0% above league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.585 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 14.5% 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
1945	CLE	AL	4	10	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	4	0	2	5	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	CLE	3B	4	0	2	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	4