Mike Rogodzinski, baseball player, 1973-1975

Mike Rogodzinski

Born: 2/22/1948 in Evanston, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-05-04 | Final Game: 1975-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael George Rogodzinski

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Biography

Mike Rogodzinski, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1975. Primarily serving as a position player, Rogodzinski appeared in 99 games over his time in the league. He played during an era characterized by a shift in offensive play styles and the growing importance of power-hitting, yet he made a mark in his own right with a .219 batting average, 25 hits, 2 home runs, and 12 RBIs. Throughout his career, Rogodzinski showcased resilience and versatility, contributing to his teams in various capacities. While he did not steal any bases, his presence on the field was felt through his consistent efforts and ability to perform under the pressures of the game. Although his statistics may not reflect the lofty achievements of some of his contemporaries, Rogodzinski remains a part of baseball history, representing the dedication and passion of players who contributed to the sport during the early 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
99 114 17 25 4 0 2 12 0 17 24 0.219 0.318 0.307 0.625 -20.0

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.625 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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
1973 PHI NL 66 80 13 19 3 0 2 7 0 12 19 0.237 .256 (-8%) .325 (+3%) .378 (-8%) .703 (-3%) -20.0
1974 PHI NL 17 15 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1975 PHI NL 16 19 3 5 1 0 0 4 0 3 2 0.263 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 19 8 18 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 PHI OF 16 6 16 2 1 0
1974 PHI OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1975 PHI OF 2 2 2 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 7
Right Field 14

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale IL 1968, 1969