Ike Rockenfield
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1905-1906)
Ike Rockenfield was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1906 for the St. Louis Browns, a span of 2 seasons. In 122 career games, he hit .221 with 91 hits and 24 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 150 lb
- Died
- 2/21/1927 in San Diego, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1905-05-05
- Last Game
- 1906-10-07
Full name: Isaac Broc Rockenfield
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 411 | 43 | 91 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 11 | 47 | 56 | .221 | .328 | .260 | .588 | -93 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.
Career SLG .260 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.
Career OPS .588 vs. league average .626 across their career seasons — 6.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | SLA | AL | 95 | 322 | 40 | 70 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 11 | 46 | 35 | .217 | .248 (-12%) | .307 (+11%) | .322 (-21%) | .629 (-6%) | 38.4 |
| 1906 | SLA | AL | 27 | 89 | 3 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 21 | .236 | .247 (-5%) | .307 (-10%) | .315 (-11%) | .622 (-10%) | -131.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 122 | 411 | 43 | 91 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 11 | 47 | 56 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -93 | ||
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 (123 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 77 | 246 | 26 | 51 | 0 | 10 | .207 |
| Away | 46 | 165 | 17 | 40 | 0 | 3 | .242 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906-10-07 | SLA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-10-06 | SLA | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-10-06 | SLA | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-10-02 | SLA | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1906-10-01 | SLA | CHW | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1906-09-25 | SLA | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-09-24 | SLA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-09-23 | SLA | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-09-23 | SLA | PHA | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-09-22 | SLA | PHA | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 121 |
Ike Rockenfield: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ike Rockenfield debuted on May 5, 1905 and played a final game on October 7, 1906. The team column never changes: it is the St. Louis Browns from 1905 to 1906. At 150 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame, Rockenfield is listed as a second baseman. Rockenfield both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 3, 1876, in Omaha, NE, USA. The bio records the death on February 21, 1927, in San Diego, CA, USA. Rockenfield's full given name, per the bio, is Isaac Broc Rockenfield.
In 122 games and 411 at bats, Rockenfield batted .221 with 91 hits; the totals also include 24 runs batted in. Rockenfield got on base at a .328 rate and slugged .260 (.588 OPS). Rockenfield's .221 average ran 10.7% below the .248 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .588 to a league .626, 6.1% below average. No season topped the 70 hits of 1905. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .217 in 1905, did not top the league's .248.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ike Rockenfield
- What years did Ike Rockenfield play?
- Ike Rockenfield played in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1906.
- Was Ike Rockenfield a pitcher?
- No. Ike Rockenfield was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ike Rockenfield hit?
- Ike Rockenfield hit 0 career home runs with 91 hits.
- What teams did Ike Rockenfield play for?
- Ike Rockenfield played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1905–1906).
- What were Ike Rockenfield's career stats?
- In 122 games, Ike Rockenfield had 91 hits, 24 RBI, 43 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .221 batting average.
- What position did Ike Rockenfield play?
- Ike Rockenfield played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ike Rockenfield and how much did he weigh?
- Ike Rockenfield was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Ike Rockenfield's career batting average?
- Ike Rockenfield batted .221 over his career, with 91 hits in 411 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ike Rockenfield have?
- Ike Rockenfield drove in 24 runs in his career.
- Is Ike Rockenfield in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ike Rockenfield has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.