Dick Rozek, baseball player, 1950-1954

Dick Rozek

Born: 3/27/1927 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

Died: 9/27/2001 in Indio, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-29 | Final Game: 1954-05-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Richard Louis Rozek

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Biography

Dick Rozek, born in 1927, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1954. He made his debut during an era that was transitioning from the post-war years and beginning to embrace a new generation of talent. Rozek's career, though not lengthy, included appearances that showcased his skills on the mound, where he was known for his competitive spirit and determination. Throughout his career, Rozek recorded a win-loss record of 1-0 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.55 over his time in the league. He struck out 26 batters, exhibiting the ability to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's pitching depth. Rozek's time in the majors was marked by the challenges faced by many players during the early 1950s, including the increasing competition as the league began to integrate and evolve. Despite not being a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for are remembered by those who appreciate the history of baseball and its players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 0 33 4 0 0 0 65.3 65 33 7 55 26 4.55 0

Career ERA 4.55 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 12.9% 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
1950 CLE AL 0 0 12 2 0 0 0 25.3 28 14 19 14 4.97 4.36 (-14%) -579.2
1951 CLE AL 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 15.3 18 5 11 5 2.93 4.04 (+27%) -378.0
1952 CLE AL 1 0 10 1 0 0 0 12.7 11 7 13 5 4.97 3.70 (-34%) -310.4
1953 PHA AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 10.7 8 6 9 2 5.06 4.14 (-22%) -1140.3
1954 PHA AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.3 0 1 3 0 6.75 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
33 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.083 0.154 0.083 0.237 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 68.1% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 54.2% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 78.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.237 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 67.3% 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
1950 CLE AL 12 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1951 CLE AL 7 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1952 CLE AL 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1953 PHA AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1954 PHA AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 33 0 0 6 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 CLE P 12 0 0 2 0 0
1951 CLE P 7 0 0 1 1 0
1952 CLE P 10 0 0 2 0 0
1953 PHA P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1954 PHA P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 33