Claude Rothgeb
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1905)
Claude Rothgeb was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1905 for the Washington Senators. In 7 career games, he hit .125 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / —
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 200 lb
- Died
- 7/5/1944 in Manitowish, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1905-06-17
- Last Game
- 1905-09-30
Full name: Claude James Rothgeb
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 | .125 | .125 | .250 | 0 |
Career AVG .125 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 49.6% below league average.
Career OBP .125 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.
Career SLG .125 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.
Career OPS .250 vs. league average .630 across their career seasons — 60.3% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | WS1 | AL | 7 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .133 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-09-30 | MIN | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-29 | MIN | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-22 | MIN | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-21 | MIN | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-06-19 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-06-17 | MIN | CLE | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | IL | 1904, 1905 |
Claude Rothgeb: the record in brief
According to the bio, Claude Rothgeb debuted on June 17, 1905 and played a final game on September 30, 1905. Rothgeb's only club in the season tables is the Washington Senators. Rothgeb is listed as a right fielder at 6-foot-0 and 200 pounds. Rothgeb was born on January 1, 1880, in Milford, IL, USA. Rothgeb died on July 5, 1944, in Manitowish, WI, USA. Claude Rothgeb was the playing name; the full given name is Claude James.
Rothgeb's career batting table shows 7 games, 16 at bats and 2 hits, a .125 average. The league as a whole hit .248 across Rothgeb's seasons, which puts the .125 career mark 49.6% below average. Only one season appears, 1905 for the Washington Senators, when Rothgeb played 7 games and went 2 for 16.
Rothgeb's college years, 1904 and 1905, were spent at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at right field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Claude Rothgeb
- Was Claude Rothgeb a pitcher?
- No. Claude Rothgeb was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Claude Rothgeb hit?
- Claude Rothgeb hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Claude Rothgeb play for?
- Claude Rothgeb played for one team, the Washington Senators (1905).
- What were Claude Rothgeb's career stats?
- In 7 games, Claude Rothgeb had 2 hits, 2 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .125 batting average.
- What position did Claude Rothgeb play?
- Claude Rothgeb played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Claude Rothgeb and how much did he weigh?
- Claude Rothgeb was listed at 6 feet and 200 pounds.
- What was Claude Rothgeb's career batting average?
- Claude Rothgeb batted .125 over his career, with 2 hits in 16 at bats.
- Is Claude Rothgeb in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Claude Rothgeb has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.