Red Rollings
Born: 3/31/1904 in Mobile, AL, USA
Died: 12/31/1964 in Mobile, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-04-17 | Final Game: 1930-09-11
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 167 lbs
Full name: William Russell Rollings
Biography
Red Rollings was a professional baseball player born in 1904, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1927 until his final game on September 11, 1930. Over the course of his career, he participated in 184 games, recording 89 hits with a batting average of .251. While Rollings did not hit any home runs, he contributed 28 RBIs to his teams and showcased his speed on the bases with 5 stolen bases.
Playing during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, Rollings was known for his versatility and ability to put the ball in play. Despite the challenges of competing against some of the era's most formidable players, he carved out a respectable career, contributing to the dynamic landscape of baseball in the late 1920s and early 1930s. His tenure in the league may not have been defined by power hitting, but his consistent performance and dedication to the game left a lasting impression on those who followed his career.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184 | 355 | 36 | 89 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 5 | 27 | 23 | 0.251 | 0.311 | 0.299 | 0.609 | -1232.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 82 | 184 | 19 | 49 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 0.266 | -489.2 |
| 1928 | BOS | AL | 50 | 48 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0.229 | -108.6 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 52 | 123 | 10 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 0.236 | -634.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 15 | 0 | 74 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| 2B | 16 | 0 | 28 | 30 | 5 | 7 |
| 3B | 73 | 0 | 61 | 116 | 10 | 7 |
| OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BOS | 1B | 10 | 0 | 61 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 1927 | BOS | 2B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 1927 | BOS | 3B | 44 | 0 | 39 | 66 | 7 | 2 |
| 1928 | BOS | 1B | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1928 | BOS | 2B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | BOS | OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | BSN | 2B | 10 | 0 | 21 | 23 | 4 | 4 |
| 1930 | BSN | 3B | 28 | 0 | 21 | 50 | 2 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 15 |
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 73 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |