Roger Wolff, baseball player, 1941-1947

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

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

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

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