Jack Rothfuss, baseball player, 1897-1897

Jack Rothfuss

Born: 4/18/1872 in Newark, NJ, USA

Died: 4/23/1946 in Basking Ridge, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-08-02 | Final Game: 1897-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Albert Rothfuss

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Biography

Jack Rothfuss was a professional baseball player born in 1872, who played in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from August 2, 1897, to September 25, 1897, a brief period in which he made a notable impact as a position player. Over the course of 35 games, Rothfuss demonstrated his offensive capabilities by recording 36 hits, resulting in a robust batting average of .313. He contributed 2 home runs and 18 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and power the offense. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more dynamic styles of play that would define the following decades, Rothfuss stood out for his offensive prowess, particularly in a time when batting averages were often lower than in modern baseball. In addition to his hitting skills, he added 3 stolen bases to his record, reflecting the speed and agility that were essential for players of his time. Although his career was short-lived, Rothfuss's performance left a mark in the annals of baseball history, representing the emerging talent of the late 19th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 115 20 36 3 1 2 18 3 5 10 0.313 0.352 0.409 0.761 46.8

Career AVG .313 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career OBP .352 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.761 vs. league average 0.741 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
1897 PIT NL 35 115 20 36 3 1 2 18 3 5 10 0.313 .291 (+7%) .354 (avg) .387 (+6%) .741 (+3%) 46.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 32 0 231 12 4 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1897 PIT 1B 32 0 231 12 4 8

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 32