Garry Roggenburk
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1963-1969)
Garry Roggenburk was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1969 for the Minnesota Twins, the Boston Red Sox, and the Seattle Pilots, a span of 7 seasons. Across 79 career appearances, he went 6-9 with a 3.64 ERA and 56 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1963-04-20
- Last Game
- 1969-07-27
Full name: Garry Earl Roggenburk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 2 | 4 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 50.0 | 47 | 12 | 22 | 24 | 2.16 | 3.46 (+38%) | -575.1 |
| 1965 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21.0 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 3.43 | 3.50 (+2%) | -409.6 |
| 1966 | MIN | AL | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.1 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 5.84 | 3.52 (-66%) | -1602.2 |
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2.16 | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8.38 | 3.61 (-132%) | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24.1 | 27 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 4.44 | 3.61 (-23%) | -1628.2 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 6 | 9 | 79 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 126.0 | 132 | 51 | 64 | 56 | 3.64 | — | -4,215 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .100 | .182 | .100 | .282 | 0 |
Career AVG .100 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 59.2% below league average.
Career OBP .182 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.
Career SLG .100 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 72.7% below league average.
Career OPS .282 vs. league average .676 across their career seasons — 58.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 36 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | MIN | AL | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1966 | MIN | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | BOS | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 79 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (158 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 39 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
| Away | 40 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .083 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 39 | 60.0 | 59 | 24 | 30 | 25 | 3.60 |
| Away | 40 | 66.0 | 73 | 28 | 34 | 31 | 3.82 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-07-27 | MIL | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-07-25 | MIL | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-07-19 | MIL | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-07-13 | MIL | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-07-08 | MIL | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-07-03 | MIL | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1969-06-27 | MIL | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-06-22 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-06-15 | BOS | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-06-14 | BOS | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-07-27 | MIL | BOS | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-07-25 | MIL | BOS | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-07-19 | MIL | MIN | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-07-13 | MIL | MIN | L | 4.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1969-07-08 | MIL | LAA | W | 9.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1969-07-03 | MIL | OAK | L | 4.1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1969-06-27 | MIL | LAA | W | 5.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969-06-22 | BOS | NYY | L | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-06-15 | BOS | OAK | — | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969-06-14 | BOS | OAK | — | 1.1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 79 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton | Dayton | OH | 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962 |
Garry Roggenburk: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 20, 1963 and the final game on July 27, 1969, Garry Roggenburk built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Minnesota Twins (1963 to 1966), the Boston Red Sox (1966 through 1969), and the Seattle Pilots (1969). Born on April 16, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, USA, Roggenburk is listed as a pitcher and batted right-handed and threw left-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 6 inches and 195 pounds. Roggenburk's full given name, per the bio, is Garry Earl Roggenburk.
Roggenburk pitched in 79 games, starting 6, and finished with a 6-9 record and 3.64 ERA. The same table counts 56 strikeouts. The league ERA over Roggenburk's seasons was 3.42, so the 3.64 figure ran 6.5% worse than average. 1963 was Roggenburk's sharpest full season, a 2.16 ERA against the league's 3.46.
The position breakdown shows 79 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Roggenburk's fielding totals are 8 putouts, 22 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garry Roggenburk
- What years did Garry Roggenburk play?
- Garry Roggenburk played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1969.
- Was Garry Roggenburk a pitcher?
- Yes. Garry Roggenburk pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 56 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Garry Roggenburk hit?
- Garry Roggenburk hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Garry Roggenburk play for?
- Garry Roggenburk played for 3 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1963, 1965–1966), the Boston Red Sox (1966, 1968–1969), and the Seattle Pilots (1969).
- What were Garry Roggenburk's career stats?
- In 79 games, Garry Roggenburk went 6-9 with a 3.64 ERA, 56 strikeouts, 126.0 innings pitched, and 7 saves.
- What position did Garry Roggenburk play?
- Garry Roggenburk played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Garry Roggenburk and how much did he weigh?
- Garry Roggenburk was listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Garry Roggenburk's career ERA?
- Garry Roggenburk finished with a 3.64 career ERA, going 6-9 with 56 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Garry Roggenburk have?
- Garry Roggenburk recorded 56 career strikeouts.
- Is Garry Roggenburk in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Garry Roggenburk has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.