Red Rolfe
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931-1942)
Red Rolfe was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1942 for the New York Yankees, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,175 career games, he hit .289 with 1,394 hits, 69 home runs, and 497 RBI. Red Rolfe was a 4-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 6,342.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 7/8/1969 in Gilford, NH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-06-29
- Last Game
- 1942-09-27
- Awards
- 4× All-Star
Full name: Robert Abial Rolfe
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,175 | 4,827 | 942 | 1,394 | 257 | 67 | 69 | 497 | 44 | 526 | 335 | .289 | .360 | .413 | .773 | 6,342 |
Career AVG .289 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.
Career OBP .360 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.
Career SLG .413 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.
Career OPS .773 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — +6.3% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | NYA | AL | 89 | 279 | 54 | 80 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 26 | 16 | .287 | .278 (+3%) | .340 (+2%) | .392 (-12%) | .733 (-5%) | -195.4 |
| 1935 | NYA | AL | 149 | 639 | 108 | 192 | 33 | 9 | 5 | 67 | 7 | 57 | 39 | .300 | .279 (+7%) | .342 (+5%) | .399 (+1%) | .742 (+3%) | 436.3 |
| 1936 | NYA | AL | 135 | 568 | 116 | 181 | 39 | 15 | 10 | 70 | 3 | 68 | 38 | .319 | .283 (+12%) | .349 (+12%) | .404 (+22%) | .753 (+17%) | 2015.6 |
| 1937 | NYA | AL | 154 | 648 | 143 | 179 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 62 | 4 | 90 | 53 | .276 | .276 (avg) | .342 (+7%) | .398 (-5%) | .740 (avg) | 247.7 |
| 1938 | NYA | AL | 151 | 631 | 132 | 196 | 36 | 8 | 10 | 80 | 13 | 74 | 44 | .311 | .272 (+14%) | .341 (+13%) | .392 (+12%) | .734 (+12%) | 1761.8 |
| 1939 | NYA | AL | 152 | 648 | 139 | 213 | 46 | 10 | 14 | 80 | 7 | 81 | 41 | .329 | .274 (+20%) | .342 (+18%) | .393 (+26%) | .735 (+22%) | 3113.1 |
| 1940 | NYA | AL | 139 | 588 | 102 | 147 | 26 | 6 | 10 | 53 | 4 | 50 | 48 | .250 | .267 (-6%) | .335 (-7%) | .387 (-6%) | .722 (-6%) | -650.0 |
| 1941 | NYA | AL | 136 | 561 | 106 | 148 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 42 | 3 | 57 | 38 | .264 | .262 (+1%) | .332 (avg) | .373 (-3%) | .705 (-1%) | -116.0 |
| 1942 | NYA | AL | 69 | 265 | 42 | 58 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 1 | 23 | 18 | .219 | .253 (-14%) | .323 (-13%) | .349 (+1%) | .672 (-5%) | -271.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 1,175 | 4,827 | 942 | 1,394 | 257 | 67 | 69 | 497 | 44 | 526 | 335 | .289 | — | — | — | — | 6,342 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | WS | NYA | 4 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .353 |
| 1941 | WS | NYA | 5 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .300 |
| 1939 | WS | NYA | 4 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
| 1938 | WS | NYA | 4 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .167 |
| 1937 | WS | NYA | 5 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | .300 |
| 1936 | WS | NYA | 6 | 25 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | .400 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1175 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 571 | 2271 | 464 | 654 | 55 | 257 | .288 |
| Away | 604 | 2556 | 476 | 740 | 14 | 239 | .290 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-09-27 | NYY | BOS | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-23 | NYY | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-20 | NYY | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-19 | NYY | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942-09-17 | NYY | DET | W | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1942-09-14 | NYY | CLE | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1942-09-13 | NYY | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1942-09-12 | NYY | CHW | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-11 | NYY | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942-09-10 | NYY | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1084 | 0 | 1220 | 2128 | 155 | 184 |
| SS | 64 | 0 | 116 | 147 | 15 | 32 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | NYA | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | NYA | 3B | 26 | 0 | 37 | 56 | 8 | 5 |
| 1934 | NYA | SS | 46 | 0 | 84 | 103 | 11 | 26 |
| 1935 | NYA | 3B | 136 | 0 | 166 | 239 | 15 | 16 |
| 1935 | NYA | SS | 17 | 0 | 31 | 44 | 4 | 6 |
| 1936 | NYA | 3B | 133 | 0 | 162 | 265 | 19 | 20 |
| 1937 | NYA | 3B | 154 | 0 | 195 | 309 | 20 | 27 |
| 1938 | NYA | 3B | 151 | 0 | 151 | 294 | 19 | 26 |
| 1939 | NYA | 3B | 152 | 0 | 151 | 282 | 19 | 22 |
| 1940 | NYA | 3B | 138 | 0 | 161 | 288 | 24 | 24 |
| 1941 | NYA | 3B | 134 | 0 | 140 | 263 | 23 | 28 |
| 1942 | NYA | 3B | 60 | 0 | 57 | 132 | 8 | 16 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1084 |
| Shortstop | 63 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
| 1939 | TSN All-Star | 3B |
| 1938 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
| 1938 | TSN All-Star | 3B |
| 1937 | TSN All-Star | 3B |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | NH | 1929, 1930, 1931 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 27th | 6.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1938 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 24th | 5.0 | 336 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Red Rolfe (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Red Rolfe
- What years did Red Rolfe play?
- Red Rolfe played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1942.
- Was Red Rolfe a pitcher?
- No. Red Rolfe was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Red Rolfe hit?
- Red Rolfe hit 69 career home runs with 1394 hits.
- What was Red Rolfe's career batting average?
- Red Rolfe batted .289 over his career, with 1,394 hits in 4,827 at bats.
- How many RBI did Red Rolfe have?
- Red Rolfe drove in 497 runs in his career.
- Is Red Rolfe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Red Rolfe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.