Jim Rogers
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1896-1897)
Jim Rogers was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1897 for the Washington Nationals and the Louisville Colonels, a span of 2 seasons. In 152 career games, he hit .235 with 140 hits, 3 home runs, and 90 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 180 lb
- Died
- 1/21/1900 in Bridgeport, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1896-04-17
- Last Game
- 1897-06-15
Full name: James F. Rogers
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 597 | 82 | 140 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 90 | 20 | 48 | 35 | .235 | .294 | .318 | .612 | -1,790 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.
Career SLG .318 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.
Career OPS .612 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | WAS | NL | 38 | 154 | 21 | 43 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 10 | 9 | .279 | .290 (-4%) | .354 (-9%) | .387 (+1%) | .741 (-4%) | -139.2 |
| 1896 | LS3 | NL | 72 | 290 | 39 | 75 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 38 | 13 | 15 | 14 | .259 | .290 (-11%) | .354 (-16%) | .387 (-15%) | .741 (-16%) | -139.2 |
| 1897 | LS3 | NL | 42 | 153 | 22 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 4 | 23 | 12 | .144 | .291 (-51%) | .354 (-27%) | .387 (-41%) | .741 (-34%) | -851.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 152 | 597 | 82 | 140 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 90 | 20 | 48 | 35 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -1,130 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 63 |
| Second Base | 46 |
| Third Base | 32 |
| Shortstop | 12 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Jim Rogers: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jim Rogers's first major league game on April 17, 1896; the last one listed came on June 15, 1897. The season rows list, in order, the Washington Senators (1896) and the Louisville Colonels (1896 through 1897). The bio lists Rogers's primary position as first baseman. Rogers is listed at 180 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. Rogers was born on April 9, 1872, in Hartford, CT, USA. Rogers's death is recorded on January 21, 1900, in Bridgeport, CT, USA. The given name on file is James F. Rogers.
In 152 games and 597 at bats, Rogers batted .235 with 140 hits; the totals also include 3 homers, 90 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .294 and .318 give Rogers a career OPS of .612. Set against a .291 league average for the same years, Rogers's .235 average sits 19.4% below it. 1896 produced Rogers's most hits, 75 of them for the Louisville Colonels. The RBI column peaks at 38 in 1896. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .259 in 1896, did not top the league's .290.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Rogers
- What years did Jim Rogers play?
- Jim Rogers played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1897.
- Was Jim Rogers a pitcher?
- No. Jim Rogers was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Rogers hit?
- Jim Rogers hit 3 career home runs with 140 hits.
- What teams did Jim Rogers play for?
- Jim Rogers played for 2 teams: the Washington Senators (1896) and the Louisville Colonels (1896–1897).
- What were Jim Rogers's career stats?
- In 152 games, Jim Rogers had 140 hits, 3 home runs, 90 RBI, 82 runs, and 20 stolen bases, with a .235 batting average.
- What position did Jim Rogers play?
- Jim Rogers played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Rogers and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Rogers was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jim Rogers hit each season?
- Jim Rogers's home runs by season: 1 in 1896 and 2 in 1897. His most in one season was 2, in 1897.
- What was Jim Rogers's career batting average?
- Jim Rogers batted .235 over his career, with 140 hits in 597 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Rogers have?
- Jim Rogers drove in 90 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Rogers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Rogers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.