Braggo Roth, baseball player, 1914-1921

Braggo Roth

Born: 8/28/1892 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 9/11/1936 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-09-01 | Final Game: 1921-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Frank Roth

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Biography

Braggo Roth was a professional baseball player born in 1892, whose career spanned from 1914 until his retirement in 1921. A versatile position player, Roth made a significant impact in the early years of the 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over the course of 811 games, he compiled a batting average of .284, showcasing his ability to hit consistently and effectively in a competitive league. Roth recorded a total of 804 hits, including 30 home runs and 422 RBIs, highlighting his power and run-producing capabilities. Additionally, his speed on the bases was evident as he successfully stole 189 bases throughout his career. Known for his dynamic playing style and offensive contributions, Braggo Roth left a lasting legacy in the game, representing a unique blend of hitting prowess and base running agility during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
811 2831 427 804 138 73 30 422 189 335 389 0.284 0.367 0.416 0.783 9451.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1914 CHW AL 34 126 14 37 4 6 1 10 3 8 25 0.294 387.5
1915 CHW AL 70 240 44 60 6 10 3 35 12 29 50 0.250 498.4
1915 CLE AL 39 144 23 43 4 7 4 20 14 22 22 0.299 498.4
1916 CLE AL 125 409 50 117 19 7 4 72 29 38 48 0.286 1220.5
1917 CLE AL 145 495 69 141 30 9 1 72 51 52 73 0.285 1565.6
1918 CLE AL 106 375 53 106 21 12 1 59 35 53 41 0.283 1698.5
1919 BOS AL 63 227 32 58 9 4 0 23 9 24 32 0.256 45.6
1919 PHA AL 48 195 33 63 13 8 5 29 11 15 21 0.323 45.6
1920 WSN AL 138 468 80 136 23 8 9 92 24 75 57 0.291 1861.2
1921 NYY AL 43 152 29 43 9 2 2 10 1 19 20 0.283 138.2

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 BOS OF 58 0 125 7 8 1
1919 PHA OF 48 0 78 1 2 2
1920 WS1 OF 128 0 184 15 10 0
1921 NYA OF 37 0 69 3 6 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 35
Left Field 41
Center Field 147
Right Field 547