Alex Monchak

Born: 3/5/1917 in Bayonne, NJ, USA

Died: 9/12/2015 in Bradenton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-06-22 | Final Game: 1940-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Alex Monchak was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball spanning the summer of 1940. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in 19 games during his time in the league. Monchak's tenure was marked by the context of the pre-World War II era, a period that was characterized by an evolving game and a competitive landscape that would soon be dramatically impacted by the war. Throughout his career, Monchak accumulated 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .143. Despite his modest offensive production, he showcased his speed on the bases, recording 1 stolen base. His time in the major leagues was relatively short-lived, concluding on September 1, 1940. While Monchak may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, he contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time when the sport was poised for significant changes in the coming decades.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	14	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	6	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 57.4% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 63.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 60.5% 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
1940	PHI	NL	19	14	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	6	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	9	0	5	5	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	PHI	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1940	PHI	SS	9	0	5	5	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Shortstop	9