Claude Rossman
Born: 6/17/1881 in Philmont, NY, USA
Died: 1/16/1928 in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1904-09-16 | Final Game: 1909-09-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 188 lbs
Full name: Claud Rossman
Biography
Claude Rossman was born in 1881 and established himself as a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His professional career spanned from 1904 to 1909, during which he played in a total of 511 games. Rossman was known for his consistent hitting, amassing 523 hits over his career, and he finished with a commendable batting average of .283. He contributed significantly to his teams, driving in 238 runs and hitting three home runs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 49 stolen bases.
Playing in an era characterized by the tail end of the deadball era, Rossman's offensive prowess helped set the stage for the transition to a more power-oriented game in the following decades. His ability to get on base and his base-running skills made him a valuable asset to his teams. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Rossman's contributions to the game during his playing years left a lasting impact on the teams he represented and reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the early 1900s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 511 | 1848 | 175 | 523 | 80 | 26 | 3 | 238 | 49 | 90 | 165 | 0.283 | 0.318 | 0.359 | 0.677 | 2956.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | CLE | AL | 18 | 62 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.210 | -201.7 |
| 1906 | CLE | AL | 118 | 396 | 49 | 122 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 0.308 | 772.1 |
| 1907 | DET | AL | 153 | 571 | 60 | 158 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 69 | 20 | 33 | 51 | 0.277 | 647.1 |
| 1908 | DET | AL | 138 | 524 | 45 | 154 | 33 | 13 | 2 | 71 | 8 | 27 | 50 | 0.294 | 1916.6 |
| 1909 | DET | AL | 82 | 287 | 16 | 75 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 39 | 10 | 13 | 31 | 0.261 | -177.4 |
| 1909 | SLA | AL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.125 | -177.4 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 39 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | WS | DET | 5 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.211 |
| 1907 | WS | DET | 5 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.450 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 471 | 468 | 4965 | 245 | 96 | 204 |
| OF | 20 | 19 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | CLE | OF | 17 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1906 | CLE | 1B | 105 | 102 | 1145 | 45 | 19 | 47 |
| 1906 | CLE | OF | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | DET | 1B | 153 | 153 | 1478 | 62 | 30 | 57 |
| 1908 | DET | 1B | 138 | 138 | 1429 | 102 | 29 | 70 |
| 1909 | DET | 1B | 75 | 75 | 913 | 36 | 18 | 30 |
| 1909 | SLA | OF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 469 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 18 |