Oscar Roettger

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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

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[edit] Biographical Information

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.

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.

[edit] Notable Achievement

• Won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1923 (he did not play in the World Series)

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