Steve Roser
Born: 1/25/1918 in Rome, NY, USA
Died: 2/8/2002 in Utica, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-05-05 | Final Game: 1946-06-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Emerson Corey Roser
Biography
Steve Roser was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1946. Born in 1918, he made his debut during a transformative time in the sport, as World War II had drawn many players into military service, leading to a shortage of talent on the field. Roser took the mound primarily as a right-handed pitcher, contributing to his teams with a solid record of 6 wins and 5 losses over his career.
Throughout his time in the league, Roser posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of pitching in a competitive environment. He recorded a total of 64 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, marking his presence as a reliable option in the bullpen. While his career spanned just a few seasons, Roser's contributions came during an era of baseball that dealt with the complexities of wartime and the subsequent return to a more stable league landscape. His legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history that emerged from the mid-20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 45 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 149.3 | 147 | 67 | 5 | 64 | 64 | 4.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | NYY | AL | 4 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 84.0 | 80 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 3.86 | - |
| 1945 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 27 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 3.67 | - |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.0 | 33 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 3.60 | 165.0 |
| 1946 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 16.20 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 43 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.093 | 0.133 | 0.093 | 0.226 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | NYY | AL | 16 | 30 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | NYY | AL | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | NYY | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 45 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | NYA | P | 16 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1945 | NYA | P | 11 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | BSN | P | 14 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | NYA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 45 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson University | Potsdam | NY | 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940 |