Roger Wolff

Born: 4/10/1911 in Evansville, IL, USA

Died: 3/23/1994 in Chester, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-20 | Final Game: 1947-08-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 208 lbs

Full name: Roger Francis Wolff

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Biography

Roger Wolff was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1947. Born in 1911, Wolff made a name for himself during an era marked by the challenges of World War II, which affected player availability and the overall landscape of the game. Over his career, he compiled a record of 52 wins and 69 losses, showcasing his durability and competitiveness on the mound. With a career earned run average of 3.41, Wolff demonstrated his ability to limit scoring and keep his team in games. Wolff was known for his striking capabilities, finishing his career with 430 strikeouts and 13 saves. His pitching style combined skillful control with a strategic approach to batters, allowing him to carve out a respectable niche in a league filled with talented pitchers. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Wolff's contributions to his teams during the 1940s were significant, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
52	69	182	128	63	8	13	1025.3	1018	388	56	316	430	3.41	0

Career ERA 3.41 vs. league average 3.69 across their career seasons — 7.6% better 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
1941	PHA	AL	0	2	2	2	2	0	0	17.0	15	6	4	2	3.18	3.94 (+19%)	281.9
1942	PHA	AL	12	15	32	25	15	2	3	214.3	206	79	69	94	3.32	3.57 (+7%)	-614.4
1943	PHA	AL	10	15	41	26	13	2	6	221.0	232	87	72	91	3.54	3.50 (-1%)	-21.7
1944	WSN	AL	4	15	33	21	5	0	2	155.0	186	86	60	73	4.99	3.57 (-40%)	-
1945	WSN	AL	20	10	33	29	21	4	2	250.0	200	59	53	108	2.12	3.67 (+42%)	-
1946	WSN	AL	5	8	21	17	6	0	0	122.0	115	35	30	50	2.58	3.59 (+28%)	-
1947	CLE	AL	0	0	7	2	0	0	0	16.0	15	7	10	5	3.94	3.97 (+1%)	-466.4
1947	PIT	NL	1	4	13	6	1	0	0	30.0	49	29	18	7	8.70	3.97 (-119%)	-1427.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
182	337	18	41	2	0	0	16	0	26	93	0.122	0.185	0.128	0.312	-2372.5

Career AVG .122 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 53.0% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career SLG .128 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 64.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.312 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1941	PHA	AL	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	PHA	AL	32	68	4	6	1	4	7	19	0.088	.253 (-65%)	.323 (-46%)	.349 (-71%)	.672 (-59%)	-635.8
1943	PHA	AL	41	74	4	9	0	3	4	17	0.122	.255 (-52%)	.324 (-49%)	.346 (-65%)	.671 (-57%)	-681.3
1944	WSN	AL	33	55	6	12	0	3	3	12	0.218	.261 (-17%)	.325 (-21%)	.357 (-39%)	.683 (-30%)	-262.4
1945	WSN	AL	33	84	2	9	1	6	6	20	0.107	.260 (-59%)	.328 (-49%)	.354 (-66%)	.683 (-58%)	-793.0
1946	WSN	AL	21	39	2	4	0	0	5	14	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	CLE	AL	7	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	PIT	NL	13	9	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0