Braggo Roth
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1921)
Braggo Roth was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1921 for 6 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 8 seasons. In 811 career games, he hit .284 with 804 hits, 30 home runs, and 422 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 9,527.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 170 lb
- Died
- 9/11/1936 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-09-01
- Last Game
- 1921-10-01
Full name: Robert Frank Roth
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 811 | 2,831 | 427 | 804 | 138 | 73 | 30 | 422 | 189 | 335 | 389 | .284 | .367 | .416 | .783 | 9,527 |
Career AVG .284 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +9.2% above league average.
Career OBP .367 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +13.3% above league average.
Career SLG .416 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +20.5% above league average.
Career OPS .783 vs. league average .669 across their career seasons — +17.1% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHA | AL | 34 | 126 | 14 | 37 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 25 | .294 | .255 (+15%) | .322 (+10%) | .339 (+31%) | .661 (+21%) | 378.6 |
| 1915 | CHA | AL | 70 | 240 | 44 | 60 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 35 | 12 | 29 | 50 | .250 | .250 (avg) | .318 (+6%) | .332 (+19%) | .651 (+13%) | 494.1 |
| 1915 | CLE | AL | 39 | 144 | 23 | 43 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 14 | 22 | 22 | .299 | .250 (+19%) | .318 (+25%) | .332 (+52%) | .651 (+39%) | 494.1 |
| 1916 | CLE | AL | 125 | 409 | 50 | 117 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 72 | 29 | 38 | 48 | .286 | .248 (+15%) | .314 (+11%) | .326 (+21%) | .640 (+16%) | 1188.3 |
| 1917 | CLE | AL | 145 | 495 | 69 | 141 | 30 | 9 | 1 | 72 | 51 | 52 | 73 | .285 | .248 (+15%) | .312 (+14%) | .323 (+20%) | .635 (+17%) | 1549.6 |
| 1918 | CLE | AL | 106 | 375 | 53 | 106 | 21 | 12 | 1 | 59 | 35 | 53 | 41 | .283 | .255 (+11%) | .318 (+20%) | .326 (+26%) | .645 (+23%) | 1657.5 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 48 | 195 | 33 | 63 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 29 | 11 | 15 | 21 | .323 | .262 (+23%) | .322 (+17%) | .347 (+58%) | .670 (+38%) | 1122.7 |
| 1919 | BOS | AL | 63 | 227 | 32 | 58 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 9 | 24 | 32 | .256 | .262 (-3%) | .322 (+5%) | .347 (-5%) | .670 (avg) | 1122.7 |
| 1920 | WS1 | AL | 138 | 468 | 80 | 136 | 23 | 8 | 9 | 92 | 24 | 75 | 57 | .291 | .271 (+7%) | .331 (+19%) | .363 (+19%) | .694 (+19%) | 2015.9 |
| 1921 | NYA | AL | 43 | 152 | 29 | 43 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 20 | .283 | .286 (-1%) | .344 (+7%) | .395 (+3%) | .739 (+5%) | 176.7 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 811 | 2,831 | 427 | 804 | 138 | 73 | 30 | 422 | 189 | 335 | 389 | .284 | — | — | — | — | 10,200 | ||
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 (811 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 415 | 1420 | 232 | 412 | 9 | 223 | .290 |
| Away | 396 | 1410 | 195 | 393 | 21 | 217 | .279 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-10-01 | NYY | PHA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-09-29 | NYY | PHA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-24 | NYY | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-19 | NYY | DET | L | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1921-09-15 | NYY | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-21 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-21 | NYY | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1921-06-19 | NYY | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-06-18 | NYY | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-06-16 | NYY | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 35 | 0 | 34 | 43 | 15 | 1 |
| OF | 727 | 0 | 1184 | 97 | 76 | 20 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHA | OF | 34 | 0 | 54 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| 1915 | CHA | 3B | 35 | 0 | 34 | 43 | 15 | 1 |
| 1915 | CHA | OF | 30 | 0 | 45 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1915 | CLE | OF | 39 | 0 | 60 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| 1916 | CLE | OF | 112 | 0 | 166 | 20 | 9 | 6 |
| 1917 | CLE | OF | 135 | 0 | 228 | 18 | 11 | 6 |
| 1918 | CLE | OF | 106 | 0 | 175 | 16 | 13 | 3 |
| 1919 | PHA | OF | 48 | 0 | 78 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1919 | BOS | OF | 58 | 0 | 125 | 7 | 8 | 1 |
| 1920 | WS1 | OF | 128 | 0 | 184 | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| 1921 | NYA | OF | 37 | 0 | 69 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 35 |
| Left Field | 41 |
| Center Field | 147 |
| Right Field | 547 |
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Braggo Roth: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 1, 1914 and the final game on October 1, 1921, Braggo Roth built the record summarized on this page. By club, Roth's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1914 to 1915), the Cleveland Indians (1915 to 1918), the Philadelphia Athletics (1919), the Boston Red Sox (1919), the Washington Senators (1920), and the New York Yankees (1921). Roth is listed as an outfielder at 5-foot-7 and 170 pounds. The bio says Roth batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is August 28, 1892, in Chicago, IL, USA. Roth's death is recorded on September 11, 1936, in Chicago, IL, USA. Braggo Roth was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Frank.
The batting record for Roth: 811 games, 804 hits in 2,831 at bats, and a .284 average, plus 30 home runs, 422 RBI, and 189 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .367 and .416 give Roth a career OPS of .783.
Frequently Asked Questions about Braggo Roth
- What years did Braggo Roth play?
- Braggo Roth played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1921.
- Was Braggo Roth a pitcher?
- No. Braggo Roth was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Braggo Roth hit?
- Braggo Roth hit 30 career home runs with 804 hits.
- What was Braggo Roth's career batting average?
- Braggo Roth batted .284 over his career, with 804 hits in 2,831 at bats.
- How many RBI did Braggo Roth have?
- Braggo Roth drove in 422 runs in his career.
- Is Braggo Roth in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Braggo Roth has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.