Bunny Roser, baseball player, 1922-1922

Bunny Roser

Born: 11/15/1901 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 5/6/1979 in Rocky Hill, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-08-24 | Final Game: 1922-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John William Joseph Roser

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Biography

Bunny Roser was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career from 1922 to 1922. Primarily playing as a position player, Roser participated in 32 games, accumulating 27 hits and driving in 16 runs, which highlighted his ability to contribute offensively. He finished his career with a batting average of .239 and recorded two stolen bases, showcasing a blend of contact hitting and speed on the bases, although he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league. Roser's playing career unfolded in the early 1920s, a period characterized by the emergence of more offensive-minded play following the deadball era. While his time in the spotlight was relatively short, Roser’s contributions to his team reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball during this transformative period. His journey through the game serves as a reminder of the many players who played pivotal roles, even if they did not achieve widespread fame.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 113 13 27 3 4 0 16 2 10 19 0.239 0.306 0.336 0.643 -280.1

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.643 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1922 BSN NL 32 113 13 27 3 4 0 16 2 10 19 0.239 .285 (-16%) .345 (-11%) .397 (-15%) .743 (-14%) -280.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 32 0 63 2 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 BSN OF 32 0 63 2 6 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 32