Oscar Roettger
Oscar Frederick Louis Roettger
(Okkie)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
- Debut July 7, 1923
- Final Game June 27, 1932
- Born February 19, 1900 in St. Louis, MO USA
- Died July 4, 1986 in St. Louis, MO USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Oscar Roettger played for three teams over four seasons in the major leagues, appearing in 15 games as a first baseman, 6 as a pitcher and one in the outfield.
As a pitcher, Roettger set the Western League record by issuing 237 BB in 1922. This earned him a season with the New York Yankees in 1923 where he basically sat around not pitching. As a first-baseman, Roettger compiled a .314 minor league average with 349 2B and 116 HR in 1634 games.
Roettger was a coach for the Rochester Red Wings in 1937-1938. He later worked for many years for the Rawlings Sporting Goods Company.
His brother Wally Roettger was a major leaguer and coach at the University of Illinois. Another brother Harold Roettger was a scout and executive for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Dodgers.
Notable Achievement[edit]
- Won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1923 (he did not play in the World Series)
Year-by-Year Managerial Record[edit]
Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1933 | Montreal Royals | International League | 63-64 | 6th | Philadelphia A's | replaced Doc Gautreau (18-20) on May 25 | |
1939 | Durham Bulls | Piedmont League | 75-65 | 2nd | Cincinnati Reds | Lost in 1st round | |
1940 | Durham Bulls | Piedmont League | 73-62 | 4th | Brooklyn Dodgers | League Champs | |
1941 | Birmingham Barons | Southern Association | 73-79 | 5th | Cincinnati Reds |
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