Roush was born in Oakland City, Indiana in 1893. He began his professional baseball career in 1913 with the Indianapolis Hoosiers of the Federal League. He then played for the Chicago Whales of the same league in 1914 before joining the Cincinnati Reds in 1915. He spent the majority of his career with the Reds, and he was a key member of the 1919 World Series championship team. He was traded to the New York Giants in 1926, and he finished his career with the Giants in 1931.
Roush was known for his exceptional hitting ability. He was a two-time National League batting champion, and he led the league in hits, doubles, and triples in 1921. He also had a career batting average of .323, and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
Roush was one of the best hitters of his era, and he had a long and successful career in the sport. He was a two-time National League batting champion, a seven-time All-Star, and a member of the 1919 World Series champion Cincinnati Reds. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962, and he is remembered as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history.
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