Roger Sugimoto
Roger K. Sugimoto
Born: March 4, 1943
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 2B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 175
Career: 1965-1968
Roger Sugimoto compiled a career batting average of .249 with 11 home runs and 109 RBI in his 362-game career with the Twins, St. Cloud Rox, Thomasville Hi-Toms, Orlando Twins and Charlotte Hornets. He began playing during the 1965 season and last took the field during the 1968 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | R | GULF | Twins | 39 | 160 | 133 | 23 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 16 | .286 | .399 | .376 | .775 | 50 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1966 | A | SALL3 | Thomasville Hi-Toms | 26 | 76 | 67 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 16 | .209 | .289 | .328 | .618 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1966 | Short Season A | NORL1 | St. Cloud Rox | 65 | 278 | 234 | 36 | 56 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 36 | 56 | .239 | .347 | .291 | .637 | 68 | 3 | 4 | 1 | ||
| 1967 | A | FLOR | Orlando Twins | 134 | 524 | 452 | 53 | 120 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 42 | 5 | 2 | 62 | 71 | .265 | .355 | .356 | .711 | 161 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 1968 | AA | SOUL | Charlotte Hornets | 98 | 320 | 281 | 34 | 63 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 69 | .224 | .307 | .313 | .620 | 88 | 5 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Totals | 362 | 1358 | 1167 | 158 | 291 | 43 | 11 | 11 | 109 | 19 | 5 | 159 | 228 | .249 | .343 | .333 | .677 | 389 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | R | GULF | Twins | 2B | 19 | 46 | 48 | 5 | 13 | .949 | 4.947 |
| 1965 | R | GULF | Twins | SS | 18 | 39 | 56 | 9 | 10 | .913 | 5.278 |
| 1966 | Short Season A | NORL1 | St. Cloud Rox | SS | 61 | 92 | 121 | 13 | 18 | .942 | 3.492 |
| 1967 | A | FLOR | Orlando Twins | SS | 77 | 128 | 200 | 16 | 42 | .953 | 4.260 |
| 1967 | A | FLOR | Orlando Twins | 2B | 57 | 115 | 147 | 7 | 31 | .974 | 4.596 |
| 1968 | AA | SOUL | Charlotte Hornets | 2B | 94 | 175 | 228 | 15 | 56 | .964 | 4.287 |
| Totals | 326 | 595 | 800 | 65 | 170 | .955 | 4.279 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | R | Florida Rookie League | Twins | MIN | ||
| 1966 | Short Season A | Northern League | St. Cloud Rox | MIN | ||
| 1966 | A | Western Carolinas League | Thomasville Hi-Toms | MIN | ||
| 1967 | A | Florida State League | Orlando Twins | MIN | ||
| 1968 | AA | Southern League | Charlotte Hornets | MIN |
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