Simon Rosenthal
Born: 11/13/1903 in Boston, MA, USA
Died: 4/7/1969 in Boston, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-09-08 | Final Game: 1926-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Biography
Simon Rosenthal was a professional baseball player born in 1903, whose career spanned from 1925 to 1926. Playing primarily as a position player, Rosenthal made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 123 games, where he showcased a solid batting ability with a .266 batting average.
Rosenthal recorded 95 hits, including 4 home runs, and contributed 42 RBIs to his teams. Known for his agility on the basepaths, he also tallied 5 stolen bases, demonstrating a blend of power and speed that was valuable during his playing days. Although his career was relatively short, Simon Rosenthal's contributions on the field reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the late 1920s, as players began to embrace a more dynamic approach to hitting and base running.
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 | 0.266 | 0.319 | 0.375 | 0.695 | -459.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 19 | 72 | 6 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0.264 | -91.2 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 104 | 285 | 34 | 76 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 0.267 | -368.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 84 | 0 | 131 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BOS | OF | 17 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1926 | BOS | OF | 67 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 52 |
| Right Field | 32 |