Ollie Bejma, baseball player, 1934-1939

Ollie Bejma

Born: 9/12/1907 in South Bend, IN, USA

Died: 1/3/1995 in South Bend, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-04-24 | Final Game: 1939-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Aloysius Frank Bejma

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Biography

Ollie Bejma, born in 1907, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1930s. His career spanned from 1934 until his final game on October 1, 1939. Bejma played a total of 316 games primarily as a position player, contributing significantly to his teams with a solid batting performance. Over the course of his career, he recorded 222 hits and 14 home runs, while driving in 117 runs, resulting in a batting average of .245. In addition to his offensive contributions, Bejma showcased his speed on the bases with 5 stolen bases. Playing during an era of evolving baseball strategies, Bejma's versatility and ability to adapt were crucial as the game started to shift towards a more dynamic style of play. Although he may not have reached the level of superstardom of some of his contemporaries, Bejma's contributions to the teams he played for are remembered, particularly for his tenacity and consistent performance in the field. His career remains a testament to the dedication and spirit of players in the pre-war era of baseball, a time when the game continued to grow in popularity and complexity.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
316 906 128 222 35 11 14 117 5 130 105 0.245 0.343 0.354 0.697 -702.5

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1934 SLA AL 95 262 39 71 16 3 2 29 3 40 36 0.271 .278 (-3%) .340 (+10%) .392 (-4%) .733 (+3%) 269.5
1935 SLA AL 64 198 18 38 8 2 2 26 1 27 21 0.192 .279 (-31%) .342 (-16%) .399 (-29%) .742 (-23%) -819.9
1936 SLA AL 67 139 19 36 2 3 2 18 0 27 21 0.259 .283 (-9%) .349 (+9%) .404 (-11%) .753 (-2%) 29.5
1939 CHW AL 90 307 52 77 9 3 8 44 1 36 27 0.251 .274 (-9%) .342 (-3%) .393 (-4%) .735 (-4%) -181.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 174 0 374 456 28 81
3B 23 0 24 32 3 1
OF 9 0 16 0 0 0
SS 42 0 85 118 10 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 SLA 2B 14 0 39 33 3 5
1934 SLA 3B 13 0 8 19 0 0
1934 SLA OF 9 0 16 0 0 0
1934 SLA SS 32 0 66 93 8 22
1935 SLA 2B 47 0 105 153 13 32
1935 SLA 3B 2 0 1 1 0 0
1935 SLA SS 8 0 16 24 2 2
1936 SLA 2B 32 0 60 71 5 8
1936 SLA 3B 7 0 14 11 3 1
1936 SLA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1939 CHA 2B 81 0 170 199 7 36
1939 CHA 3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1939 CHA SS 1 0 3 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 174
Third Base 24
Shortstop 42
Right Field 9