Lou Rochelli, baseball player, 1944-1944

Lou Rochelli

Born: 1/11/1919 in Staunton, IL, USA

Died: 10/23/1992 in Victoria, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-08-25 | Final Game: 1944-08-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Louis Joseph Rochelli

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Biography

Lou Rochelli was a professional baseball player born in 1919, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball. His time in the league spanned from August 25, 1944, to August 29, 1944, during a period marked by World War II, which saw many star players serving in the military. Rochelli appeared in five games, where he recorded three hits and drove in two runs, finishing his short stint with a batting average of .176. Despite the limited opportunities he had at the major league level, Rochelli's contributions on the field reflected the dedication and perseverance characteristic of players in that era. Rochelli's career, although brief, came at a time when the game was undergoing significant changes. The 1940s were pivotal in shaping modern baseball, as the sport began to evolve with the integration of talent and the return of players from military service. While Rochelli did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his role as a player during this transitional phase of baseball history adds to the narrative of the sport's resilience amid global challenges.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 17 0 3 0 1 0 2 0 2 6 0.176 0.263 0.294 0.557 0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.557 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
1944 BRO NL 5 17 0 3 0 1 0 2 0 2 6 0.176 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 0 12 15 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 BRO 2B 5 0 12 15 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 5