Max Rosenfeld, baseball player, 1931-1933

Max Rosenfeld

Born: 12/23/1902 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 3/10/1969 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-21 | Final Game: 1933-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Max Rosenfeld was a professional baseball player born in 1902, who played as a position player during the early 1930s. His Major League career spanned from April 21, 1931, to May 13, 1933, during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Over the course of his brief career, Rosenfeld participated in 42 games, showcasing his skills as a capable hitter with a batting average of .298. He contributed significantly to his teams, recording 17 hits, 2 home runs, and 7 RBIs, while also demonstrating speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases. Though his career was short-lived, Rosenfeld's performance reflected the competitive nature of baseball during the early 1930s, a time when players were beginning to embrace more power-oriented hitting. His offensive contributions, particularly his ability to maintain a near-.300 average, indicated potential that may have been overshadowed by the era's evolving dynamics. After his time in Major League Baseball, Rosenfeld's legacy remains as part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, highlighting the diverse array of talent that contributed to the game’s history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 57 8 17 4 0 2 7 2 2 12 0.298 0.322 0.474 0.796 0.0

Career AVG .298 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .474 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — +22.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.796 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — +10.4% above 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
1931 BRO NL 3 9 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1932 BRO NL 34 39 8 14 3 0 2 7 2 0 10 0.359 — — — — 0.0
1933 BRO NL 5 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 35 0 44 1 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 BRO OF 3 0 6 0 0 0
1932 BRO OF 30 0 31 1 1 1
1933 BRO OF 2 0 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Center Field 14
Right Field 20

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1922, 1923, 1924