Roger Peckinpaugh

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Contents 1 Playing Career 2 Managing Career 3 Jones's Moments in the Sun 4 Trivia 5 External Links

Playing Career

Roger Peckinpaugh was signed by the Cleveland Naps in 1910, and saw limited playing time, coming aboard in September. He did not play in the majors in 1911 and only played in 70 games the following season. In 1913, Peckinpaugh was traded to the New York Yankees for Bill Stumpf and Jack Lelivelt. Peckinpaugh played for the Yankees until 1921.

Following the 1921 season, the Yankees traded Peckinpaugh, along with Rip Collins, Bill Piercy, and Jack Quinn to the Red Sox for Everett Scott, Joe Bush, and Sam Jones. Peckinpaugh never say any playing time the Olde Towne Team, however. He was traded January 10, 1922 to the Washington Senators as part of a three-team trade with the Philadelphia Athletics that brought Joe Dugan to Boston. Peckinpaugh arguably played the best baseball of his career in his five seasons in Washington, helping the Seantors win the World Series in 1924 and the American League in 1925. He also won the MVP award in 1925. In 1927, Peckinpaugh was traded to the Chicago White Sox for Sloppy Thurston and Leo Mangum. He retired after the 1927 season.

Managing Career

For a stretch of 20 games in 1914, Peckinpaugh served as the Yankees' manager, in addition to playing shortstop. From 1928-1933 and again in 1941, Peckinpaugh managed the Cleveland Indians.

Jones's Moments in the Sun

• Winning the World Series in 1924
• Winning the AL Pennant in 1925
• Winning the MVP award in 1925

Trivia

Despite a stellar regular season in 1925, Peckinpaugh committed eight errors in the 1925 World Series, undoubtedly aiding Pittsburgh in their victory.

External Links

• Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis