40. Billy Rogell

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General
Awards
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

AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG
10298	1510	2750	84	1218	164	0.267

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)