Oscar Roettger
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1923-1932)
Oscar Roettger was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1932 for the New York Yankees, the Brooklyn Dodgers, and the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 10 seasons. In 37 career games, he hit .212 with 14 hits and 6 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 7/4/1986 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1923-07-07
- Last Game
- 1932-06-27
Full name: Oscar Frederick Louis Roettger
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 66 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 5 | .212 | .288 | .227 | .515 | -230 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.
Career OBP .288 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.
Career SLG .227 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.
Career OPS .515 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — 29.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | NYA | AL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | PHA | AL | 26 | 60 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 4 | .233 | .275 (-15%) | .335 (-13%) | .391 (-36%) | .726 (-25%) | -229.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 37 | 66 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 5 | .212 | — | — | — | — | -230 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.2 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8.49 | 4.03 (-111%) | -1233.7 |
| 1924 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.2 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 8.49 | — | -1,234 | ||
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 (43 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 35 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 4 | .229 |
| Away | 16 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .194 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 8.0 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 7.88 |
| Away | 3 | 3.2 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9.82 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932-06-27 | PHA | BOS | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-06-22 | PHA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-06-09 | PHA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-06-03 | PHA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-06-02 | PHA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-06-01 | PHA | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-05-29 | PHA | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-05-28 | PHA | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-05-26 | PHA | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-05-24 | PHA | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last 6 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-04-17 | NYY | BOS | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-10-06 | NYY | PHA | SV | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1923-09-17 | NYY | CLE | — | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1923-08-04 | NYY | CLE | — | 1.0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1923-07-19 | NYY | DET | — | 1.2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923-07-07 | NYY | SLA | — | 2.0 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
| First Base | 15 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Oscar Roettger: the record in brief
The profile opens with Oscar Roettger's first major league game on July 7, 1923; the last one listed came on June 27, 1932. Club by club, the record runs the New York Yankees (1923 to 1924), the Brooklyn Robins (1927), and the Philadelphia Athletics (1932). Roettger is listed as a first baseman at 6'0" and 170 pounds. The bio says Roettger batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is February 19, 1900, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Roettger died on July 4, 1986, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Oscar Roettger was the playing name; the full given name is Oscar Frederick Louis.
Across 37 games at the plate, Roettger's career line reads 14 hits in 66 at bats for a .212 average, plus 6 runs batted in. Roettger got on base at a .288 rate and slugged .227 (.515 OPS). Roettger's .212 average ran 24.5% below the .281 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 29.8% below league average (.515 against .733).
Frequently Asked Questions about Oscar Roettger
- What years did Oscar Roettger play?
- Oscar Roettger played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1932.
- Was Oscar Roettger a pitcher?
- No. Oscar Roettger was a position player (First Baseman), though he did pitch in 6 career games.
- How many home runs did Oscar Roettger hit?
- Oscar Roettger hit 0 career home runs with 14 hits.
- What teams did Oscar Roettger play for?
- Oscar Roettger played for 3 teams: the New York Yankees (1923–1924), the Brooklyn Robins (1927), and the Philadelphia Athletics (1932).
- What were Oscar Roettger's career stats?
- In 37 games, Oscar Roettger had 14 hits, 6 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .212 batting average.
- What position did Oscar Roettger play?
- Oscar Roettger played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Oscar Roettger and how much did he weigh?
- Oscar Roettger was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Oscar Roettger's career batting average?
- Oscar Roettger batted .212 over his career, with 14 hits in 66 at bats.
- How many RBI did Oscar Roettger have?
- Oscar Roettger drove in 6 runs in his career.
- What was Oscar Roettger's career ERA?
- Oscar Roettger finished with a 8.49 career ERA, going 0-0 with 7 strikeouts.
- Is Oscar Roettger in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Oscar Roettger has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.