Marv Rotblatt, baseball player, 1948-1951

Marv Rotblatt

Born: 10/18/1927 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 7/16/2013 in Niles, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-07-04 | Final Game: 1951-07-22

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Marvin Rotblatt

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Biography

Marv Rotblatt, born in 1927, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 4, 1948, to July 22, 1951. Rotblatt made his mark during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, as the sport was evolving in the post-World War II era, characterized by a surge in talent and the integration of African American players. Throughout his career, he played a key role on the mound, showcasing a competitive spirit that contributed to his team's efforts during this dynamic time in baseball history. Over the course of his career, Rotblatt achieved a record of 4-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.82. He struck out 30 batters and recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to handle pressure situations and contribute effectively in relief roles. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his contributions were vital to the teams for which he played, embodying the tenacity and dedication often associated with pitchers of his era. Rotblatt's legacy remains a testament to the spirit of the game during a pivotal time in its development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 3 35 4 0 0 2 74.7 74 40 6 51 30 4.82 0

Career ERA 4.82 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — 15.8% worse 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
1948 CHW AL 0 1 7 2 0 0 0 18.3 19 16 23 4 7.85 4.10 (-91%) -
1950 CHW AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 8.7 11 6 5 6 6.23 — -
1951 CHW AL 4 2 26 2 0 0 2 47.7 44 18 23 20 3.40 4.04 (+16%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.000 0.062 0.000 0.062 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .062 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 81.7% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.062 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 91.4% 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
1948 CHW AL 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1950 CHW AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1951 CHW AL 26 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 35 0 6 15 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1948 CHA P 7 0 0 1 0 0
1950 CHA P 2 0 1 3 0 0
1951 CHA P 26 0 5 11 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 35

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948