Claude Rothgeb, baseball player, 1905-1905

Claude Rothgeb

Born: 1/1/1880 in Milford, IL, USA

Died: 7/5/1944 in Manitowish, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-06-17 | Final Game: 1905-09-30

Bats: B | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Claude James Rothgeb

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Biography

Claude Rothgeb was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period from 1905 to 1906. As a position player, Rothgeb appeared in a total of 7 games during his career. He recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.125, and he also contributed with 1 stolen base. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his presence on the field during the early 20th century reflects the evolving nature of baseball as it transitioned from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Rothgeb's career, though short-lived, was part of a time when the game was beginning to embrace new strategies and player roles. His time in Major League Baseball occurred during an era where many players were still developing the skills and techniques that would define the modern game. While he may not have achieved significant statistical milestones, Rothgeb remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport's rich tapestry during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 16 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 49.6% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 60.3% 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
1905 WSN AL 7 16 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 4 4 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 WS1 OF 4 4 4 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1904, 1905