Simon Rosenthal
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1925-1926)
Simon Rosenthal was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1926 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 123 career games, he hit .266 with 95 hits, 4 home runs, and 42 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 4/7/1969 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1925-09-08
- Last Game
- 1926-09-26
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 357 | 40 | 95 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 42 | 5 | 26 | 21 | .266 | .319 | .375 | .695 | -400 |
Career AVG .266 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.
Career SLG .375 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career OPS .695 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 19 | 72 | 6 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 3 | .264 | .288 (-8%) | .349 (-6%) | .407 (-4%) | .756 (-5%) | -74.2 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 104 | 285 | 34 | 76 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 19 | 18 | .267 | .279 (-5%) | .345 (-8%) | .390 (-5%) | .735 (-6%) | -325.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 123 | 357 | 40 | 95 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 42 | 5 | 26 | 21 | .266 | — | — | — | — | -400 | ||
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 (123 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 76 | 225 | 33 | 68 | 2 | 29 | .302 |
| Away | 47 | 132 | 7 | 27 | 2 | 16 | .205 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926-09-26 | BOS | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926-09-21 | BOS | CLE | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1926-09-19 | BOS | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926-09-18 | BOS | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-17 | BOS | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-16 | BOS | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1926-09-15 | BOS | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926-09-12 | BOS | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-12 | BOS | SLA | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-11 | BOS | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 52 |
| Right Field | 32 |
Simon Rosenthal: the record in brief
According to the bio, Simon Rosenthal debuted on September 8, 1925 and played a final game on September 26, 1926. Every season row on the page belongs to the Boston Red Sox, from 1925 through 1926. The bio lists Rosenthal as an outfielder who both batted and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 165 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Rosenthal was born on November 13, 1903, in Boston, MA, USA. Rosenthal's death is recorded on April 7, 1969, in Boston, MA, USA.
Rosenthal collected 95 hits in 357 at bats across 123 games, good for a .266 batting average, adding 4 home runs and 42 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .319 and .375 give Rosenthal a career OPS of .695. Set against a .284 league average for the same years, Rosenthal's .266 average sits 6.3% below it. The OPS comparison is .695 to a league .747, 6.9% below average. Rosenthal collected a career-high 76 hits in 1926. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .267 in 1926, did not top the league's .279.
Frequently Asked Questions about Simon Rosenthal
- What years did Simon Rosenthal play?
- Simon Rosenthal played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1926.
- Was Simon Rosenthal a pitcher?
- No. Simon Rosenthal was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Simon Rosenthal hit?
- Simon Rosenthal hit 4 career home runs with 95 hits.
- What teams did Simon Rosenthal play for?
- Simon Rosenthal played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1925–1926).
- What were Simon Rosenthal's career stats?
- In 123 games, Simon Rosenthal had 95 hits, 4 home runs, 42 RBI, 40 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .266 batting average.
- What position did Simon Rosenthal play?
- Simon Rosenthal played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Simon Rosenthal and how much did he weigh?
- Simon Rosenthal was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Simon Rosenthal hit each season?
- Simon Rosenthal's home runs by season: 0 in 1925 and 4 in 1926. His most in one season was 4, in 1926.
- What was Simon Rosenthal's career batting average?
- Simon Rosenthal batted .266 over his career, with 95 hits in 357 at bats.
- How many RBI did Simon Rosenthal have?
- Simon Rosenthal drove in 42 runs in his career.
- Is Simon Rosenthal in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Simon Rosenthal has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.