Rube Novotney, baseball player, 1949-1949

Rube Novotney

Born: 8/5/1924 in Streator, IL, USA

Died: 7/16/1987 in Redondo Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-29 | Final Game: 1949-07-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Ralph Joseph Novotney

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Biography

Rube Novotney, born in 1924, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period in the late 1940s. He played in Major League Baseball from April 29, 1949, to July 3, 1949, primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, Novotney appeared in 22 games, showcasing his offensive skills with a batting average of .269. He recorded 18 hits and drove in 6 runs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his time in the league. Novotney's career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, as the sport was evolving in the post-World War II landscape. The late 1940s were marked by the integration of African American players into Major League Baseball, which changed the dynamics of the game and opened doors for many players. Despite his limited time on the field, Novotney's contributions reflected the competitive spirit of the era, and his performance remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 67 4 18 2 1 0 6 0 3 11 0.269 0.300 0.328 0.628 -169.8

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 13.6% 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
1949 CHC NL 22 67 4 18 2 1 0 6 0 3 11 0.269 .262 (+2%) .343 (-13%) .384 (-14%) .727 (-14%) -169.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 20 0 82 9 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 CHN C 20 0 82 9 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 20