Billy Rogell, baseball player, 1925-1940

Billy Rogell

Born: 11/24/1904 in Springfield, IL, USA

Died: 8/9/2003 in Sterling Heights, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-14 | Final Game: 1940-08-25

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: William George Rogell

Biography

Billy Rogell was a prominent American professional baseball player, born in 1904, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1925 until his retirement in 1940. Primarily playing as a shortstop, Rogell was known for his steady defensive skills and competitive spirit during an era that bridged the roaring twenties and the challenging years of the Great Depression. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,482 games, accumulating 1,375 hits, which reflects his ability to consistently connect with the ball and contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Rogell finished his career with a batting average of .267, hitting 42 home runs and driving in 609 runs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 82 stolen bases. His playing style combined a solid blend of contact hitting and base running acumen, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Throughout his tenure, he became an integral part of the fabric of American baseball, leaving a legacy that resonates with fans and historians alike as a key player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1482 5149 755 1375 256 75 42 609 82 649 416 0.267 0.351 0.370 0.722 -803.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 53 4 15 3 0 0 5 3 9 0.283

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1935 WS DET 6 24 1 7 2 0 0 1 2 5 0.292
1934 WS DET 7 29 3 8 1 0 0 4 1 4 0.276

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 78 0 159 230 23 41
3B 104 0 86 199 14 16
OF 9 0 4 0 0 0
SS 1235 0 2362 3886 287 805

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 77
Third Base 104
Shortstop 1237
Left Field 2
Center Field 2
Right Field 4