Claude Rossman

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Claude R. Rossman (June 17, 1881 – January 16, 1928) was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball. He played five seasons in the American League with the Cleveland Naps (1904; 1906), Detroit Tigers (1907-1909) and St. Louis Browns (1909). Born in Philmont, New York, he batted and threw left-handed.

Rossman batted .308 in 1906 with the Naps before moving to the Tigers. In 1908, his 48 extra base hits placed him third in the American League behind teammates Ty Cobb (60) and Sam Crawford (56). He played in two World Series (1907, 1908) and hit .342 with 5 RBI in 10 games. He finished his playing career with the St. Louis Browns after being traded mid-season for Tom Jones in 1909. In 511 career games, Rossman hit .283 with 238 RBI and 3 home runs.

Rossman died in Poughkeepsie, New York, while attending the Hudson River State Hospital for the Insane after having a nervous breakdown.

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