Vic Roznovsky

Born: 10/19/1938 in Shiner, TX, USA

Died: 1/18/2022 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-06-28 | Final Game: 1969-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Victor Joseph Roznovsky

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Biography

Vic Roznovsky was a professional baseball player born in 1938, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1964 until 1969. A versatile position player, Roznovsky played a total of 205 games during his career. He was known for his solid defense and work ethic, which allowed him to carve out a place on several rosters throughout the mid-1960s, a time when the game was transitioning from the pitching-dominated eras of the past towards a more balanced offensive game. Throughout his career, Roznovsky recorded 99 hits, including 4 home runs, and amassed 38 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .218. His contributions, while modest in terms of offensive statistics, reflected the type of gritty, hardworking player that characterized the era. Roznovsky also showcased his speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 1 base during his time in the league. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Roznovsky's journey through the game highlights the importance of role players in the fabric of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
205	455	22	99	15	1	4	38	1	32	83	0.218	0.273	0.281	0.554	-1330.2

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.554 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 18.8% 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
1964	CHC	NL	35	76	2	15	1	0	0	2	0	5	18	0.197	.250 (-21%)	.312 (-22%)	.377 (-44%)	.690 (-34%)	-418.5
1965	CHC	NL	71	172	9	38	4	1	3	15	1	16	30	0.221	.245 (-10%)	.310 (-5%)	.371 (-17%)	.682 (-12%)	-318.4
1966	BAL	AL	41	97	4	23	5	0	1	10	0	9	11	0.237	.248 (-5%)	.309 (avg)	.376 (-15%)	.685 (-8%)	-110.4
1967	BAL	AL	45	97	7	20	5	0	0	10	0	1	20	0.206	.242 (-15%)	.306 (-31%)	.357 (-28%)	.663 (-29%)	-483.0
1969	PHI	NL	13	13	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	4	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0