Maurice Van Robays, baseball player, 1939-1946

Maurice Van Robays

Born: 11/15/1914 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 3/1/1965 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-07 | Final Game: 1946-09-22

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

Full name: Maurice Rene Van Robays

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Biography

Maurice Van Robays was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1939 to 1946. Born in 1914, he played primarily as a position player and made a notable impact during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, just before the onset of the post-war era. Van Robays appeared in 529 games throughout his career, demonstrating solid offensive skills with a batting average of .267. He amassed 493 hits, including 20 home runs, and drove in 303 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. Known for his versatility on the field, Van Robays was a reliable player who could be counted on for consistent performance. His career unfolded during a time when baseball was beginning to see the integration of players from diverse backgrounds and the evolving dynamics of the game. With a modest total of 2 stolen bases, he was not primarily known for his speed, but rather for his ability to make contact and drive in runs. After finishing his career on September 22, 1946, Van Robays left a legacy as a dedicated player who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a pivotal era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
529 1844 232 493 94 27 20 303 2 139 155 0.267 0.321 0.380 0.702 -357.1

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .380 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — near 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 PIT NL 27 105 13 33 9 0 2 16 0 6 10 0.314 .274 (+15%) .342 (+3%) .393 (+16%) .735 (+10%) 153.1
1940 PIT NL 145 572 82 156 27 7 11 116 2 33 58 0.273 .267 (+2%) .335 (-6%) .387 (+4%) .722 (-1%) -234.9
1941 PIT NL 129 457 62 129 23 5 4 78 0 41 29 0.282 .262 (+8%) .332 (+3%) .373 (+2%) .705 (+3%) 208.2
1942 PIT NL 100 328 29 76 13 5 1 46 0 30 24 0.232 .253 (-9%) .323 (-8%) .349 (-11%) .672 (-9%) -587.5
1943 PIT NL 69 236 32 68 17 7 1 35 0 18 19 0.288 .255 (+13%) .324 (+6%) .346 (+25%) .671 (+16%) 528.3
1946 PIT NL 59 146 14 31 5 3 1 12 0 11 15 0.212 .256 (-17%) .328 (-17%) .358 (-14%) .687 (-16%) -424.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 8 1 0 0
3B 1 0 3 2 0 1
OF 470 0 982 32 36 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 PIT 3B 1 0 3 2 0 1
1939 PIT OF 25 0 33 1 3 0
1940 PIT 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1940 PIT OF 143 0 276 10 11 3
1941 PIT OF 121 0 292 9 8 3
1942 PIT OF 84 0 199 6 3 3
1943 PIT OF 60 0 120 5 8 1
1946 PIT 1B 2 0 8 1 0 0
1946 PIT OF 37 0 62 1 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Third Base 1
Left Field 402
Center Field 1
Right Field 66

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1940 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 8.0 336 0