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Buddy Rosar

Catcher5 seasons1945–1949

Biography

Buddy Rosar was a Major League Baseball catcher, born July 3, 1914 in Buffalo, NY. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 9" and 190 pounds, Buddy Rosar debuted on April 29, 1939 and last played on September 19, 1951.

Over 988 major-league games, Buddy Rosar batted .261 with 836 hits, 18 home runs, and 367 RBI in 3198 at-bats.

Every one of Buddy's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

July 3, 1914

Birthplace

Buffalo, NY

Position

Catcher

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

5' 9", 190 lb

MLB Debut

April 29, 1939

Final Game

September 19, 1951

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 988 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
988	3198	335	836	147	15	18	367	315	161	.261	.330	.334	.664

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1939	New York Yankees	43	105	29	0	12	.276
1940	New York Yankees	73	228	68	4	37	.298
1941	New York Yankees	67	209	60	1	36	.287
1942	New York Yankees	69	209	48	2	34	.230
1943	Cleveland Indians	115	382	108	1	41	.283
1944	Cleveland Indians	99	331	87	0	30	.263
1945	Philadelphia Athletics	92	300	63	1	25	.210
1946	Philadelphia Athletics	121	424	120	2	47	.283
1947	Philadelphia Athletics	102	359	93	1	33	.259
1948	Philadelphia Athletics	90	302	77	4	41	.255
1949	Philadelphia Athletics	32	95	19	0	6	.200
1950	Boston Red Sox	27	84	25	1	12	.298
1951	Boston Red Sox	58	170	39	1	13	.229

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Buddy Rosar appears across the 1945-1949 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Buddy Rosar played 437 games with 372 hits and 152 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Buddy Rosar.

Sam Chapman Dick Fowler Phil Marchildon Elmer Valo Pete Suder Carl Scheib Joe Coleman Hank Majeski

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Buddy Rosar play?

Buddy Rosar was a catcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Buddy Rosar play for the Athletics?

Buddy Rosar appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1945-1949.

Where was Buddy Rosar born?

Buddy Rosar was born on July 3, 1914 in Buffalo, NY.

What were Buddy Rosar's MLB career stats?

Over 988 MLB games, Buddy Rosar hit .261 with 836 hits, 18 home runs, and 367 RBI.

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