Buddy Rosar

Born: 7/3/1914 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 3/13/1994 in Rochester, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-29 | Final Game: 1951-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Warren Vincent Rosar

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Biography

Buddy Rosar was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1939 to 1951. Born in 1914, Rosar made a name for himself as a reliable hitter and solid defender. Over the course of his career, he played in 988 games, recording 836 hits, 18 home runs, and 367 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .261. His ability to contribute on the base paths was evident with 17 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility during a time when the game was beginning to evolve towards more dynamic play. Rosar's talents did not go unnoticed, as he was selected as an All-Star five times throughout his career. He played during an era that included the challenges of World War II, which affected many players and teams, yet he remained a steadfast presence on the field. His contributions to the game and his ability to perform consistently reflected the growing competitiveness of baseball in the post-war years. Rosar's legacy is that of a versatile player who navigated the complexities of his time, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
988	3198	335	836	147	15	18	367	17	315	161	0.261	0.330	0.334	0.663	-2707.7

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 6.1% 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
1939	NYY	AL	43	105	18	29	5	1	0	12	4	13	10	0.276	.274 (+1%)	.342 (+4%)	.393 (-13%)	.735 (-5%)	-65.3
1940	NYY	AL	73	228	34	68	11	3	4	37	7	19	11	0.298	.267 (+12%)	.335 (+7%)	.387 (+10%)	.722 (+8%)	338.2
1941	NYY	AL	67	209	25	60	17	2	1	36	0	22	10	0.287	.262 (+9%)	.332 (+7%)	.373 (+8%)	.705 (+7%)	259.5
1942	NYY	AL	69	209	18	48	10	0	2	34	1	17	20	0.230	.253 (-9%)	.323 (-11%)	.349 (-12%)	.672 (-12%)	-433.9
1943	CLE	AL	115	382	53	108	17	1	1	41	0	33	12	0.283	.255 (+10%)	.324 (+5%)	.346 (-2%)	.671 (+1%)	113.4
1944	CLE	AL	99	331	29	87	9	3	0	30	1	34	17	0.263	.261 (+1%)	.325 (+4%)	.357 (-14%)	.683 (-5%)	-211.5
1945	PHA	AL	92	300	23	63	12	1	1	25	2	20	16	0.210	.260 (-20%)	.328 (-20%)	.354 (-25%)	.683 (-23%)	-1255.0
1946	PHA	AL	121	424	34	120	22	2	2	47	1	36	17	0.283	.256 (+10%)	.328 (+3%)	.358 (avg)	.687 (+1%)	103.3
1947	PHA	AL	102	359	40	93	20	2	1	33	1	40	13	0.259	.262 (-1%)	.336 (-1%)	.376 (-11%)	.712 (-6%)	-378.6
1948	PHA	AL	90	302	30	77	13	0	4	41	0	39	12	0.255	.263 (-3%)	.340 (+1%)	.379 (-11%)	.719 (-5%)	-213.3
1949	PHA	AL	32	95	7	19	2	0	0	6	0	16	5	0.200	.262 (-24%)	.343 (-8%)	.384 (-42%)	.727 (-26%)	-387.9
1950	BOS	AL	27	84	13	25	2	0	1	12	0	7	4	0.298	.265 (+12%)	.346 (+2%)	.401 (-11%)	.747 (-5%)	-66.3
1951	BOS	AL	58	170	11	39	7	0	1	13	0	19	14	0.229	.260 (-12%)	.336 (-9%)	.385 (-25%)	.721 (-18%)	-510.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1942	WS	NYA	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000
1941	WS	NYA	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	934	0	3845	511	36	92

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1939	NYA	C	35	137	10	3	1
1940	NYA	C	63	258	30	5	8
1941	NYA	C	60	246	24	1	6
1942	NYA	C	58	249	26	1	7
1943	CLE	C	114	480	91	10	11
1944	CLE	C	98	409	59	5	13
1945	PHA	C	85	338	54	5	6
1946	PHA	C	117	532	73	0	9
1947	PHA	C	102	406	70	2	12
1948	PHA	C	90	335	39	1	10
1949	PHA	C	31	112	9	1	2
1950	BOS	C	25	108	6	1	1
1951	BOS	C	56	235	20	1	6