Skippy Roberge, baseball player, 1941-1946

Skippy Roberge

Born: 5/19/1917 in Lowell, MA, USA

Died: 6/7/1993 in Lowell, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-07-18 | Final Game: 1946-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph Albert Armand Roberge

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Biography

Skippy Roberge, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the mid-1940s. His career spanned from July 18, 1941, to June 15, 1946, during a time when the sport was grappling with the impacts of World War II and the integration of baseball. Roberge played a total of 177 games, primarily contributing as a position player. He recorded 112 hits and achieved a batting average of .22, reflecting the challenges faced by players in an era characterized by strong pitching and defensive play. Throughout his career, Roberge showcased a blend of speed and power, evidenced by his three home runs and 47 runs batted in, alongside two stolen bases. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the era’s stars, his dedication to the game and the roles he filled were significant during a transformative period in baseball history. Roberge's tenure in the Major Leagues remains a testament to the resilience and spirit of players who participated in the game during challenging times.

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 0.220 0.261 0.283 0.545 -1894.4

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 0.545 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 20.9% 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
1941 BSN NL 55 167 12 36 6 0 0 15 0 9 18 0.216 .262 (-18%) .332 (-23%) .373 (-33%) .705 (-28%) -822.6
1942 BSN NL 74 172 10 37 7 0 1 12 1 9 19 0.215 .253 (-15%) .323 (-20%) .349 (-22%) .672 (-21%) -643.3
1946 BSN NL 48 169 13 39 6 2 2 20 1 7 12 0.231 .256 (-10%) .328 (-18%) .358 (-9%) .687 (-13%) -428.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 75 0 158 198 8 44
3B 80 0 89 145 8 17
SS 8 0 6 4 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 BSN 2B 46 0 95 132 5 31
1941 BSN 3B 5 0 2 4 1 0
1941 BSN SS 2 0 1 2 0 1
1942 BSN 2B 29 0 63 66 3 13
1942 BSN 3B 27 0 24 61 3 6
1942 BSN SS 6 0 5 2 1 2
1946 BSN 3B 48 0 63 80 4 11

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 74
Third Base 81
Shortstop 8