Rocky Krsnich

Born: 8/5/1927 in West Allis, WI, USA

Died: 2/14/2019 in Overland Park, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-09-13 | Final Game: 1953-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Rocco Peter Krsnich

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Biography

Rocky Krsnich was a professional baseball player born in 1927 who played as a position player from 1949 to 1953. During his brief career in Major League Baseball, he appeared in 120 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a versatile contributor on the field. Krsnich's offensive production included 59 hits, 3 home runs, and 38 runs batted in, resulting in a career batting average of .215. Though he did not record any stolen bases, his presence in the lineup was marked by his ability to support his teammates in critical situations. Krsnich's playing career took place in the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a surge in popularity and the integration of African American players was beginning to reshape the game. While his statistics may not reflect the prowess of some of his contemporaries, Krsnich's dedication and commitment to the sport were evident throughout his time in the Majors. He played his final game on September 26, 1953, leaving behind a legacy as a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transformative period for the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
120	275	27	59	18	3	3	38	0	30	24	0.215	0.294	0.335	0.629	-656.3

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .335 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1949	CHW	AL	16	55	7	12	3	1	1	9	6	4	0.218	.262 (-17%)	.343 (-14%)	.384 (-5%)	.727 (-9%)	-103.4
1952	CHW	AL	40	91	11	21	7	2	1	15	12	9	0.231	.252 (-9%)	.326 (avg)	.369 (+4%)	.696 (+2%)	24.9
1953	CHW	AL	64	129	9	26	8	0	1	14	12	11	0.202	.264 (-24%)	.335 (-20%)	.397 (-28%)	.733 (-24%)	-577.8