Cookie Rojas

Born: 3/6/1939 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1962-04-10 | Final Game: 1977-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Octavio Victor Rojas

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Biography

Cookie Rojas, born in 1939, was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball from 1962 until his retirement in 1977. Over the course of his career, Rojas played in 1,822 games, establishing himself as a reliable position player known for his versatility and consistency. He recorded 1,660 hits, contributing to a respectable career batting average of .263. Rojas was not only a skilled hitter but also demonstrated power with 54 home runs and the ability to drive in runs, finishing with 593 RBIs. His speed on the basepaths was evident in his 74 stolen bases, showcasing his all-around ability to impact the game. Rojas was selected as an All-Star five times, a testament to his talent and dedication during an era marked by fierce competition and evolving playing styles. He was particularly known for his defensive prowess and ability to play multiple infield positions, which made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Kansas City Royals. Rojas's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics; he was well-respected by his peers and remains a beloved figure in baseball history. His career encapsulated the transition of the game through the 1960s and 1970s, bridging the gap between the traditional styles of the past and the more dynamic approaches of the modern game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1822	6309	713	1660	254	25	54	593	74	396	489	0.263	0.306	0.337	0.643	-7491.2

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.643 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
1962	CIN	NL	39	86	9	19	2	0	0	6	1	9	4	0.221	.257 (-14%)	.326 (-7%)	.393 (-38%)	.719 (-24%)	-318.4
1963	PHI	NL	64	77	18	17	0	1	1	2	4	3	8	0.221	.246 (-10%)	.308 (-16%)	.371 (-23%)	.680 (-20%)	-258.2
1964	PHI	NL	109	340	58	99	19	5	2	31	1	22	17	0.291	.250 (+16%)	.312 (+7%)	.377 (+4%)	.690 (+5%)	286.6
1965	PHI	NL	142	521	78	158	25	3	3	42	5	42	33	0.303	.245 (+23%)	.310 (+15%)	.371 (+2%)	.682 (+8%)	856.4
1966	PHI	NL	156	626	77	168	18	1	6	55	4	35	46	0.268	.248 (+8%)	.309 (avg)	.376 (-13%)	.685 (-7%)	-749.6
1967	PHI	NL	147	528	60	137	21	2	4	45	8	30	58	0.259	.242 (+7%)	.306 (-3%)	.357 (-8%)	.663 (-6%)	-616.0
1968	PHI	NL	152	621	53	144	19	0	9	48	4	16	55	0.232	.236 (-2%)	.298 (-17%)	.340 (-10%)	.638 (-13%)	-1720.2
1969	PHI	NL	110	391	35	89	11	1	4	30	1	23	28	0.228	.248 (-8%)	.320 (-16%)	.369 (-21%)	.689 (-19%)	-1420.5
1970	STL	NL	23	47	2	5	0	0	0	2	0	3	4	0.106	—	—	—	—	-457.3
1970	KCR	AL	98	384	36	100	13	3	2	28	3	20	29	0.260	.253 (+3%)	.325 (-9%)	.385 (-16%)	.711 (-13%)	-457.3
1971	KCR	AL	115	414	56	124	22	2	6	59	8	39	35	0.300	.249 (+20%)	.316 (+13%)	.365 (+11%)	.682 (+12%)	896.9
1972	KCR	AL	137	487	49	127	25	0	3	53	2	41	35	0.261	.243 (+7%)	.310 (+2%)	.353 (-7%)	.664 (-3%)	-266.5
1973	KCR	AL	139	551	77	152	29	3	6	69	18	37	38	0.276	.256 (+7%)	.325 (-2%)	.378 (-2%)	.703 (-2%)	-282.6
1974	KCR	AL	144	542	52	147	17	1	6	60	8	30	43	0.271	.256 (+6%)	.324 (-5%)	.369 (-8%)	.693 (-6%)	-754.8
1975	KCR	AL	120	406	34	103	18	2	2	37	4	30	24	0.254	.257 (-2%)	.327 (-7%)	.374 (-14%)	.701 (-11%)	-851.5
1976	KCR	AL	63	132	11	32	6	0	0	16	2	8	15	0.242	.255 (-5%)	.320 (-13%)	.360 (-20%)	.681 (-17%)	-399.6
1977	KCR	AL	64	156	8	39	9	1	0	10	1	8	17	0.250	.264 (-5%)	.329 (-13%)	.401 (-20%)	.730 (-17%)	-499.8

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.30 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1967	PHI	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	13	2	4	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.308

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1977	ALCS	KCA	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250
1976	ALCS	KCA	4	9	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	1	1	0	0
2B	1446	1332	3100	3819	115	953
3B	46	35	27	75	6	9
C	7	0	7	2	0	0
OF	197	161	299	16	10	2
P	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	39	14	32	52	3	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	CIN	2B	30	24	60	52	6	13
1962	CIN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1963	PHI	2B	25	15	42	68	1	13
1963	PHI	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1964	PHI	2B	20	14	33	39	2	5
1964	PHI	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1964	PHI	C	1	0	1	0	0	0
1964	PHI	OF	70	56	110	7	4	1
1964	PHI	SS	18	10	20	30	1	5
1965	PHI	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1965	PHI	2B	84	78	189	230	6	57
1965	PHI	C	2	0	4	2	0	0
1965	PHI	OF	55	42	75	6	1	0
1965	PHI	SS	11	1	6	17	2	2
1966	PHI	2B	106	98	218	288	9	68
1966	PHI	OF	56	53	98	3	4	1
1966	PHI	SS	2	1	3	4	0	0
1967	PHI	2B	137	127	282	360	15	92
1967	PHI	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1967	PHI	C	3	0	2	0	0	0
1967	PHI	OF	9	5	13	0	0	0
1967	PHI	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1967	PHI	SS	2	1	0	0	0	0
1968	PHI	2B	150	149	365	424	10	110
1968	PHI	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1969	PHI	2B	95	94	259	229	10	68
1969	PHI	OF	2	2	1	0	1	0
1970	SLN	2B	10	8	22	30	0	9
1970	SLN	OF	3	3	1	0	0	0
1970	SLN	SS	2	0	1	0	0	0
1970	KCA	2B	97	95	217	283	9	69
1971	KCA	2B	111	111	252	293	5	76
1971	KCA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1971	KCA	SS	2	1	2	0	0	0
1972	KCA	2B	131	127	265	360	9	82
1972	KCA	3B	6	5	0	7	0	1
1972	KCA	SS	2	0	0	1	0	0
1973	KCA	2B	137	136	297	429	13	114
1974	KCA	2B	141	133	292	368	9	94
1975	KCA	2B	116	105	233	303	11	65
1976	KCA	1B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1976	KCA	2B	40	14	48	45	0	11
1976	KCA	3B	6	3	4	6	1	2
1977	KCA	2B	16	4	26	18	0	7
1977	KCA	3B	31	27	23	62	5	6