Oscar Roettger
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| Oscar Roettger | ||
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| First Baseman/Pitcher | ||
| Born: February 19, 1900 | ||
| Died: July 4, 1986 (aged 86) | ||
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | ||
| July 7, 1923 for the New York Yankees |
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| Final game | ||
| June 27, 1932 for the Philadelphia Athletics |
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| Career statistics | ||
| Batting Average | .212 | |
| Runs Batted In | 6 | |
| ERA | 8.49 | |
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| Career highlights and awards | ||
Oscar Frederick Louis Roettger (February 19, 1900 - July 4, 1986) was an American first baseman and right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he first played as a pitcher for the New York Yankees from 1923-1924, and later returned to the major leagues with the Brooklyn Robins in 1927 and as a first baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1932. He died at age 86 in St. Louis.
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
- Oscar Roettger at Find A Grave
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