Ernie Oravetz

Born: 1/24/1932 in Johnstown, PA, USA

Died: 12/3/2006 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-11 | Final Game: 1956-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'4" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Ernest Eugene Oravetz

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Biography

Ernie Oravetz was a professional baseball player born in 1932, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1956. During his career, he appeared in 188 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a reliable contact hitter. Oravetz finished his career with a batting average of .263, accumulating a total of 105 hits and driving in 36 runs. Though he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated versatility on the basepaths, recording 2 stolen bases. Oravetz's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the increasing importance of speed on the bases. While he may not have achieved the long-ball prowess that defined many of his contemporaries, his contributions were valued by teams looking for consistent offensive production and solid defense. After his retirement on September 30, 1956, Oravetz left an indelible mark on the teams he played for, exemplifying the determination and skill of players from the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
188	400	44	105	8	3	0	36	2	53	39	0.263	0.348	0.297	0.645	-674.0

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.645 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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
1955	WSN	AL	100	263	24	71	5	1	0	25	1	26	19	0.270	.258 (+4%)	.332 (+1%)	.393 (-25%)	.726 (-13%)	-569.6
1956	WSN	AL	88	137	20	34	3	2	0	11	1	27	20	0.248	.258 (-4%)	.331 (+12%)	.397 (-25%)	.728 (-8%)	-104.3