Red Rollings, baseball player, 1927-1930

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 15
Second Base 16
Third Base 73
Left Field 2
Right Field 2