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40. Billy Rogell

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  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: November 24, 1904 in Springfield, IL USA
  • Weight: 163 lbs.
  • Height: 5'10"
  • Bats: B
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: April 14, 1925
  • Final Game: August 25, 1940
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The primary Shortstop for the Detroit Tigers in the 1930’s, Billy Rogell would offensively have six straight seasons with 150 Hits and three straight seasons defensively with a Defensive bWAR over 2.  Rogell would in fact lead the American League in that category three times and finish second twice.  The accomplished Infielder would also be an important part of the 1935 World Series Championship Team.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Second Base, Short Stop, Third Base
  • Acquired: Purchased from St. Paul (American Association) 9/15/29.
  • Departed: Traded to the Chicago Cubs for Dick Bartell 12/6/39.
  • Games Played: 1207
  • Notable Statistics: 670 Runs Scored
    1,210 Hits
    227 Doubles
    64 Triples
    39 Home Runs
    533 Runs Batted In
    76 Stolen Bases
    .274/.362/.381 Slash Line
    26.5 bWAR

    13 Playoff Games
    4 Runs Scored
    15 Hits
    3 Doubles
    0 Triples
    0 Home Runs
    5 Runs Batted In
    1 Stolen Base
    .283/.321/.340 Slash Line
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Champion (1935)
    Highest Defensive bWAR (1934, 1935 & 1936)
    Most Putouts by a Shortstop (1933)
    Most Putouts by a Shortstop (1934)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Shortstop (1933 & 1935)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Shortstop (1935, 1936 & 1937)

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