Skippy Roberge
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1941-1946)
Skippy Roberge was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1946 for the Boston Braves, a span of 6 seasons. In 177 career games, he hit .220 with 112 hits, 3 home runs, and 47 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 6/7/1993 in Lowell, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1941-07-18
- Last Game
- 1946-06-15
Full name: Joseph Albert Armand Roberge
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | 508 | 35 | 112 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 47 | 2 | 25 | 49 | .220 | .261 | .283 | .545 | -1,697 |
Career AVG .220 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.
Career OBP .261 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.
Career SLG .283 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.
Career OPS .545 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 55 | 167 | 12 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 18 | .216 | .262 (-18%) | .332 (-23%) | .373 (-33%) | .705 (-28%) | -743.0 |
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 74 | 172 | 10 | 37 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 19 | .215 | .253 (-15%) | .323 (-20%) | .349 (-22%) | .672 (-21%) | -562.2 |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 48 | 169 | 13 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 12 | .231 | .256 (-10%) | .328 (-18%) | .358 (-9%) | .687 (-13%) | -391.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 177 | 508 | 35 | 112 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 47 | 2 | 25 | 49 | .220 | — | — | — | — | -1,697 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (177 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 71 | 184 | 16 | 45 | 0 | 19 | .245 |
| Away | 106 | 324 | 19 | 67 | 3 | 29 | .207 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-06-15 | BSN | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-06-10 | BSN | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946-06-09 | BSN | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-06-09 | BSN | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-06-08 | BSN | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-06-07 | BSN | CIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-06-06 | BSN | STL | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-06-05 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-06-04 | BSN | STL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-06-02 | BSN | CHC | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 74 |
| Third Base | 81 |
| Shortstop | 8 |
Skippy Roberge: the record in brief
The profile opens with Skippy Roberge's first major league game on July 18, 1941; the last one listed came on June 15, 1946. Roberge's only club in the season tables is the Boston Braves. At 5'11" and 185 pounds, Roberge is listed as a third baseman. Roberge threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 19, 1917, in Lowell, MA, USA. Roberge died on June 7, 1993, in Lowell, MA, USA. The bio lists the given name Joseph Albert Armand.
The batting record for Roberge: 177 games, 112 hits in 508 at bats, and a .220 average, along with 3 homers and 47 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .261 and .283 give Roberge a career OPS of .545. Roberge's .220 average ran 14.4% below the .257 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 39, in 1946. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .231 in 1946, did not top the league's .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Skippy Roberge
- What years did Skippy Roberge play?
- Skippy Roberge played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1946.
- Was Skippy Roberge a pitcher?
- No. Skippy Roberge was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Skippy Roberge hit?
- Skippy Roberge hit 3 career home runs with 112 hits.
- What teams did Skippy Roberge play for?
- Skippy Roberge played for one team, the Boston Braves (1941–1942, 1946).
- What were Skippy Roberge's career stats?
- In 177 games, Skippy Roberge had 112 hits, 3 home runs, 47 RBI, 35 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .220 batting average.
- What position did Skippy Roberge play?
- Skippy Roberge played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Skippy Roberge and how much did he weigh?
- Skippy Roberge was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Skippy Roberge hit each season?
- Skippy Roberge's home runs by season: 0 in 1941, 1 in 1942, and 2 in 1946. His most in one season was 2, in 1946.
- What was Skippy Roberge's career batting average?
- Skippy Roberge batted .220 over his career, with 112 hits in 508 at bats.
- How many RBI did Skippy Roberge have?
- Skippy Roberge drove in 47 runs in his career.
- Is Skippy Roberge in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Skippy Roberge has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.