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Jim Rogers Notable

b. April 9, 1872 · Washington Senators 1896, Louisville Colonels 1896–1897

Jim Rogers divided two seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the Washington Senators from 1896, then the Louisville Colonels through 1897.

Across 152 games he batted .235, with 140 hits and 82 runs. He finished with 3 home runs, 17 doubles and 20 stolen bases.

He played 63 games at first base, with 613 putouts and 20 errors. He turned 42 double plays.

He was born in Hartford, CT, USA on April 9, 1872, and died on January 21, 1900.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1896 LOU/WHS 11044460118 14101 68252316 .266
1897 LOU 421532222 322 2223124 .144
Career 15259782140 17123 90483520 .235

On this day & linked events

1872

Born April 9, 1872

Hartford, CT, USA

1900

Died January 21, 1900