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
As a pitcher, Oscar 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.
[edit] Notable Achievement
- Won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1923 (he did not play in the World Series)
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | Montreal Royals | International League | 6th | Philadelphia A's | replaced Doc Gautreau | ||
| 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 |
