Oscar Roettger
Born: 2/19/1900 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 7/4/1986 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-07-07 | Final Game: 1932-06-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Oscar Frederick Louis Roettger
Biography
Oscar Roettger was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who played in the Major Leagues from 1923 until 1932. Roettger primarily served as a position player during his career, participating in a total of 37 games. He was known for his tenacity on the field, although his offensive contributions were modest. He recorded 14 hits over his career, resulting in a batting average of .212, along with 6 RBIs. Notably, he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases throughout his time in the league.
Roettger's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to recover from the aftereffects of the deadball era and embraced a more dynamic style of play. While he did not achieve significant personal statistics, his involvement in the game during this era reflected the broader context of the sport's evolution. His time on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, underscoring the diverse experiences of players in the early 20th century. Roettger passed away on June 27, 1932, leaving behind a legacy as a player who experienced the game during a pivotal moment in its history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.7 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 8.49 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.7 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8.49 | - |
| 1924 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
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 | 0.212 | 0.288 | 0.227 | 0.515 | -254.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | NYY | AL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | NYY | 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 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | PHA | AL | 26 | 60 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.233 | -254.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 15 | 0 | 130 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | NYA | P | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | BRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | PHA | 1B | 15 | 0 | 130 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
| First Base | 15 |
| Right Field | 1 |