Roger Wolff
Born: 4/10/1911 in Evansville, IL, USA
Died: 3/23/1994 in Chester, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1941-09-20 | Final Game: 1947-08-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 208 lbs
Full name: Roger Francis Wolff
Biography
Roger Wolff was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1947. Born in 1911, Wolff made a name for himself during an era marked by the challenges of World War II, which affected player availability and the overall landscape of the game. Over his career, he compiled a record of 52 wins and 69 losses, showcasing his durability and competitiveness on the mound. With a career earned run average of 3.41, Wolff demonstrated his ability to limit scoring and keep his team in games.
Wolff was known for his striking capabilities, finishing his career with 430 strikeouts and 13 saves. His pitching style combined skillful control with a strategic approach to batters, allowing him to carve out a respectable niche in a league filled with talented pitchers. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Wolff's contributions to his teams during the 1940s were significant, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 69 | 182 | 128 | 63 | 8 | 13 | 1025.3 | 1018 | 388 | 56 | 316 | 430 | 3.41 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | PHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3.18 | 322.6 |
| 1942 | PHA | AL | 12 | 15 | 32 | 25 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 214.3 | 206 | 79 | 69 | 94 | 3.32 | -191.6 |
| 1943 | PHA | AL | 10 | 15 | 41 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 221.0 | 232 | 87 | 72 | 91 | 3.54 | 392.6 |
| 1944 | WSN | AL | 4 | 15 | 33 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 155.0 | 186 | 86 | 60 | 73 | 4.99 | - |
| 1945 | WSN | AL | 20 | 10 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 250.0 | 200 | 59 | 53 | 108 | 2.12 | - |
| 1946 | WSN | AL | 5 | 8 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 122.0 | 115 | 35 | 30 | 50 | 2.58 | - |
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 3.94 | -420.8 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 1 | 4 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 49 | 29 | 18 | 7 | 8.70 | -1341.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | 337 | 18 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 93 | 0.122 | 0.185 | 0.128 | 0.312 | -2368.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | PHA | AL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | PHA | AL | 32 | 68 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 0.088 | -637.3 |
| 1943 | PHA | AL | 41 | 74 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0.122 | -674.5 |
| 1944 | WSN | AL | 33 | 55 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.218 | -262.9 |
| 1945 | WSN | AL | 33 | 84 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 0.107 | -794.2 |
| 1946 | WSN | AL | 21 | 39 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 182 | 0 | 57 | 177 | 5 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | PHA | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | PHA | P | 32 | 0 | 17 | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| 1943 | PHA | P | 41 | 0 | 12 | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | WS1 | P | 33 | 0 | 8 | 37 | 0 | 2 |
| 1945 | WS1 | P | 33 | 0 | 6 | 45 | 1 | 2 |
| 1946 | WS1 | P | 21 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947 | CLE | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947 | PIT | P | 13 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 182 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P4 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 7th | 78.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1943 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 25th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |