Bobby Rothermel
Born: 12/18/1870 in Fleetwood, PA, USA
Died: 4/28/1934 in Detroit, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1899-06-18 | Final Game: 1899-07-15
Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 148 lbs
Full name: Edward Hill Rothermel
Biography
Bobby Rothermel was a professional baseball player born in 1870, whose brief career spanned a little over a month in the major leagues during the 1899 season. He played as a position player, appearing in 10 games for the team. Rothermel's time in the big leagues was marked by a batting average of 0.095, with a total of 2 hits and 3 runs batted in (RBIs). Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Rothermel contributed to the team during his limited playing time.
Rothermel's career took place during the late 19th century, a period characterized by the evolution of baseball from its formative years into a more organized and commercially viable sport. Although his major league tenure was short-lived, Rothermel remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who sought to make their mark in the nascent days of professional baseball. His experience reflects the challenges faced by athletes of that era as they navigated the competitive landscape of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.095 | 0.136 | 0.095 | 0.232 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | BLN | NL | 10 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 5 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | BLN | 2B | 5 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| 1899 | BLN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899 | BLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 1 |