Adam Rocap

Born: 1854 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 3/29/1892 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-05-05 | Final Game: 1875-10-28

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Adam Rocap was a professional baseball player born in 1854, whose career spanned the early days of organized baseball from 1875 to 1875. As a position player, Rocap participated in a total of 16 games during his brief tenure in the sport. While he recorded 12 hits and a batting average of .174, his contributions included 4 RBIs and 3 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of speed and contact ability that was characteristic of the era. Rocap's career unfolded during a formative period in baseball history when the game was evolving rapidly from its informal roots into a more structured professional sport. Although he did not hit any home runs, his presence on the field reflected the early style of play that emphasized speed and versatility. Despite the limited scope of his career, Rocap remains a part of the narrative of baseball's growth, representing the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations of athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	69	13	12	1	0	0	4	3	1	7	0.174	0.186	0.188	0.374	-295.4

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career OBP .186 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.374 vs. league average 0.571 across their career seasons — 34.4% 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
1875	PH1		16	69	13	12	1	0	0	4	3	1	7	0.174	.253 (-31%)	.260 (-29%)	.309 (-39%)	.570 (-34%)	-295.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	4	0	13	7	10	0
OF	12	0	23	3	5	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1875	PH1	2B	4	0	13	7	10	0
1875	PH1	OF	12	0	23	3	5	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	4
Center Field	5
Right Field	7