James Roseman
Born: 7/4/1856 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 7/4/1938 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1882-05-01 | Final Game: 1890-08-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 167 lbs
Full name: James John Roseman
Biography
James Roseman, born in 1856, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1882 until his retirement on August 25, 1890. Over the course of 681 games, Roseman established himself as a competent hitter, recording a total of 726 hits and achieving a batting average of .263. His offensive contributions included 17 home runs and 222 runs batted in (RBIs), and he also demonstrated a measure of speed on the bases, accumulating 19 stolen bases throughout his career.
Roseman's playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball during this era, which was marked by evolving strategies and the gradual shift away from the deadball style of play. As teams began to embrace more dynamic offensive tactics, Roseman's contributions in both hitting and base running made him a valuable asset. His performance on the field helped pave the way for future generations of players, as he navigated the challenges and competitiveness of a rapidly growing sport during the late 1800s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7.88 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | NY4 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 1886 | NY4 | AA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5.14 | 0.0 |
| 1887 | NY4 | AA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.88 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 681 | 2761 | 443 | 726 | 120 | 49 | 17 | 222 | 19 | 133 | 68 | 0.263 | 0.312 | 0.360 | 0.672 | 2603.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | TRN | NL | 82 | 331 | 41 | 78 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 0.236 | -272.9 |
| 1883 | NY4 | AA | 93 | 398 | 48 | 100 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0.251 | -478.6 |
| 1884 | NY4 | AA | 107 | 436 | 97 | 130 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0.298 | 1738.1 |
| 1885 | NY4 | AA | 101 | 410 | 72 | 114 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 46 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0.278 | 1437.3 |
| 1886 | NY4 | AA | 134 | 559 | 90 | 127 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 53 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 0.227 | -783.9 |
| 1887 | BR3 | AA | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1887 | NY4 | AA | 60 | 241 | 30 | 55 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 0.228 | 0.0 |
| 1887 | PH4 | AA | 21 | 73 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 0.219 | 0.0 |
| 1890 | LS2 | AA | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1890 | SL4 | AA | 80 | 302 | 47 | 103 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 58 | 7 | 30 | 0 | 0.341 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WS | NY4 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 29 | 0 | 275 | 10 | 11 | 18 |
| OF | 654 | 0 | 953 | 97 | 162 | 21 |
| P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | TRN | OF | 82 | 0 | 107 | 21 | 22 | 6 |
| 1883 | NY4 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1883 | NY4 | OF | 91 | 0 | 105 | 19 | 21 | 3 |
| 1884 | NY4 | OF | 107 | 0 | 157 | 12 | 22 | 0 |
| 1885 | NY4 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | NY4 | OF | 101 | 0 | 177 | 9 | 29 | 1 |
| 1886 | NY4 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1886 | NY4 | OF | 134 | 0 | 203 | 18 | 27 | 6 |
| 1887 | BR3 | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | NY4 | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | NY4 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1887 | NY4 | OF | 59 | 0 | 99 | 6 | 16 | 2 |
| 1887 | PH4 | OF | 21 | 0 | 41 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| 1890 | LS2 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 1890 | SL4 | 1B | 22 | 0 | 216 | 10 | 6 | 12 |
| 1890 | SL4 | OF | 58 | 0 | 61 | 7 | 15 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| First Base | 29 |
| Left Field | 123 |
| Center Field | 351 |
| Right Field | 181 |