Stan Rojek, baseball player, 1942-1952

Stan Rojek

Born: 4/21/1919 in North Tonawanda, NY, USA

Died: 7/9/1997 in North Tonawanda, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-22 | Final Game: 1952-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Stanley Andrew Rojek

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Biography

Stan Rojek was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1952. Born in 1919, Rojek made a name for himself during a time when the sport was heavily influenced by World War II, as many players enlisted or were drafted into military service. He appeared in a total of 522 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills primarily as a shortstop and third baseman. With a batting average of .266, Rojek accumulated 470 hits, including four home runs and 122 runs batted in. His ability to contribute on the basepaths was evidenced by his 32 stolen bases, reflecting the aggressive style of play that characterized the era. Rojek's career was notable not only for his on-field contributions but also for his resilience during a turbulent period in American history. He played for teams such as the St. Louis Cardinals and the Brooklyn Dodgers, where he was part of rosters that included many Hall of Famers. His versatility and determination exemplified the spirit of players of his generation, who often faced both the challenges of wartime and the complexities of a changing game. After retiring from professional baseball on May 13, 1952, Rojek left behind a legacy as a dependable player who contributed to his teams in crucial moments.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
522 1764 225 470 67 13 4 122 32 152 100 0.266 0.327 0.326 0.653 -3164.6

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.653 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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
1942 BRO NL 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1946 BRO NL 45 47 11 13 2 1 0 2 1 4 1 0.277 — — — — 1.6
1947 BRO NL 32 80 7 21 0 1 0 7 1 7 3 0.263 .262 (avg) .336 (-4%) .376 (-24%) .712 (-15%) -184.1
1948 PIT NL 156 641 85 186 27 5 4 51 24 61 41 0.290 .263 (+10%) .340 (+4%) .379 (-3%) .719 (avg) 88.5
1949 PIT NL 144 557 72 136 19 2 0 31 4 50 31 0.244 .262 (-7%) .343 (-10%) .384 (-26%) .727 (-18%) -2081.3
1950 PIT NL 76 230 28 59 12 1 0 17 2 18 13 0.257 .265 (-4%) .346 (-9%) .401 (-21%) .747 (-16%) -691.9
1951 PIT NL 8 16 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1951 STL NL 51 186 21 51 7 3 0 14 0 10 10 0.274 .260 (+5%) .336 (-5%) .385 (-11%) .721 (-8%) 0.0
1952 SLA AL 9 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 17 0 26 27 0 4
3B 13 0 7 12 0 3
SS 463 0 745 1315 74 273

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 BRO 2B 6 0 3 8 0 0
1946 BRO 3B 4 0 3 1 0 0
1946 BRO SS 15 0 14 23 1 4
1947 BRO 2B 7 0 14 18 0 4
1947 BRO 3B 9 0 4 11 0 3
1947 BRO SS 17 0 23 44 2 10
1948 PIT SS 156 0 262 475 29 91
1949 PIT SS 144 0 240 461 25 92
1950 PIT 2B 3 0 8 1 0 0
1950 PIT SS 68 0 102 160 9 39
1951 PIT SS 8 0 5 13 2 0
1951 SLN SS 51 0 95 131 6 36
1952 SLA 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1952 SLA SS 4 0 4 8 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 16
Third Base 14
Shortstop 463

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1948 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 51.0 336 0