Jim Rogers

James F. Rogers

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
• Height 5' 7", Weight 180 lb.

• Debut April 17, 1896
• Final Game June 15, 1897
• Born April 9, 1872 in Hartford, CT USA
• Died January 21, 1900 in Bridgeport, CT USA

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Biographical Information

Jim Rogers made an impact in his brief major league career. Although he wasn't much of a hitter, he played all over the infield in his 151 major league games and also was manager with the Louisville Colonels in 1897. He left shortly before Honus Wagner came up as a rookie on the team.

On May 27, 1897, he successfully used the hidden ball trick.

Jim started in organized ball age age 17, and continued for eleven years. One year he managed in the minors.

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