Minnie Rojas, baseball player, 1966-1968

Minnie Rojas

Born: 11/26/1933 in Remedios Las Villas, Villa Clara, Cuba

Died: 3/23/2002 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-05-30 | Final Game: 1968-07-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Minervino Alejandro Rojas

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Biography

Minnie Rojas was a professional baseball pitcher who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during the late 1960s. Born in 1933, Rojas played primarily from 1966 until his retirement on July 24, 1968. Throughout his career, he established a record of 23 wins against 16 losses, showcasing his competitive nature on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.0, Rojas demonstrated his ability to limit runs and maintain effectiveness against opposing hitters. His skill in high-pressure situations was underscored by his impressive tally of 43 saves, marking him as a reliable closer during his time in the league. Rojas's playing style was characterized by a combination of finesse and determination. He recorded a total of 153 strikeouts, indicating his capability to overpower batters with his pitches. Competing in an era that witnessed the transition from traditional pitching styles to more dynamic approaches, Rojas adapted well, contributing to the evolution of the closer role in baseball. His career, though relatively brief, left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and the fans who admired his tenacity on the mound. As a retired player, Minnie Rojas remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the game during a transformative period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
23 16 157 2 0 0 43 261.0 244 87 27 68 153 3.00 0

Career ERA 3.00 vs. league average 3.27 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
1966 LAA AL 7 4 47 2 0 0 10 84.3 83 27 15 37 2.88 3.52 (+18%) -
1967 LAA AL 12 9 72 0 0 0 27 121.7 106 34 38 83 2.52 3.30 (+24%) -
1968 LAA AL 4 3 38 0 0 0 6 55.0 55 26 15 33 4.25 2.98 (-43%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
157 41 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 22 0.073 0.116 0.098 0.214 0.0

Career AVG .073 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 69.8% below league average.

Career OBP .116 vs. league average .305 across their career seasons — 61.9% below league average.

Career SLG .098 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 72.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.214 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — 67.7% 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
1966 LAA AL 47 14 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1967 LAA AL 72 17 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 10 0.059 — — — — 0.0
1968 LAA AL 38 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 157 2 5 28 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 CAL P 47 2 2 10 0 2
1967 CAL P 72 0 1 13 0 0
1968 CAL P 38 0 2 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 157

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1967 TSN Fireman of the Year

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1967 Most Valuable Player AL 24th 1.0 280 0