Ollie Bejma
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1934-1939)
Ollie Bejma was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1939 for the St. Louis Browns and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 6 seasons. In 316 career games, he hit .245 with 222 hits, 14 home runs, and 117 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 1/3/1995 in South Bend, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1934-04-24
- Last Game
- 1939-10-01
Full name: Aloysius Frank Bejma
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | 906 | 128 | 222 | 35 | 11 | 14 | 117 | 5 | 130 | 105 | .245 | .343 | .354 | .697 | -585 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career OBP .343 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .354 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.
Career OPS .697 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | SLA | AL | 95 | 262 | 39 | 71 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 3 | 40 | 36 | .271 | .278 (-3%) | .340 (+10%) | .392 (-4%) | .733 (+3%) | 269.5 |
| 1935 | SLA | AL | 64 | 198 | 18 | 38 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 27 | 21 | .192 | .279 (-31%) | .342 (-16%) | .399 (-29%) | .742 (-23%) | -729.0 |
| 1936 | SLA | AL | 67 | 139 | 19 | 36 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 21 | .259 | .283 (-9%) | .349 (+9%) | .404 (-11%) | .753 (-2%) | 29.5 |
| 1939 | CHA | AL | 90 | 307 | 52 | 77 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 44 | 1 | 36 | 27 | .251 | .274 (-9%) | .342 (-3%) | .393 (-4%) | .735 (-4%) | -154.6 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 316 | 906 | 128 | 222 | 35 | 11 | 14 | 117 | 5 | 130 | 105 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -585 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (317 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 168 | 476 | 76 | 124 | 5 | 63 | .261 |
| Away | 149 | 431 | 52 | 98 | 9 | 54 | .227 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939-10-01 | CHW | SLA | L | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-30 | CHW | SLA | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-30 | CHW | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939-09-27 | CHW | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-27 | CHW | CLE | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1939-09-25 | CHW | SLA | W | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-24 | CHW | SLA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939-09-24 | CHW | SLA | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939-09-23 | CHW | SLA | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939-09-23 | CHW | SLA | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 174 | 0 | 374 | 456 | 28 | 81 |
| 3B | 23 | 0 | 24 | 32 | 3 | 1 |
| OF | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 42 | 0 | 85 | 118 | 10 | 24 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | SLA | 2B | 14 | 0 | 39 | 33 | 3 | 5 |
| 1934 | SLA | 3B | 13 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | SLA | OF | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | SLA | SS | 32 | 0 | 66 | 93 | 8 | 22 |
| 1935 | SLA | 2B | 47 | 0 | 105 | 153 | 13 | 32 |
| 1935 | SLA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | SLA | SS | 8 | 0 | 16 | 24 | 2 | 2 |
| 1936 | SLA | 2B | 32 | 0 | 60 | 71 | 5 | 8 |
| 1936 | SLA | 3B | 7 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 1936 | SLA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | CHA | 2B | 81 | 0 | 170 | 199 | 7 | 36 |
| 1939 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | CHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 174 |
| Third Base | 24 |
| Shortstop | 42 |
| Right Field | 9 |
Ollie Bejma: the record in brief
April 24, 1934 and October 1, 1939 bracket Ollie Bejma's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Bejma's seasons break down as the St. Louis Browns (1934 through 1936) and the Chicago White Sox (1939). Bejma played primarily as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on September 12, 1907, in South Bend, IN, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 10 inches and 165 pounds. Bejma's death is recorded on January 3, 1995, in South Bend, IN, USA. Bejma's full given name, per the bio, is Aloysius Frank Bejma.
Bejma's career batting table shows 316 games, 906 at bats and 222 hits, a .245 average, plus 14 homers and 117 RBI. Bejma's career OPS of .697 combines a .343 on-base mark with .354 slugging. Over the seasons Bejma played, league hitters batted .279; the .245 career figure is 12.2% below that. The highest hit total in a season was 77, in 1939. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .271 in 1934, did not top the league's .278.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ollie Bejma
- What years did Ollie Bejma play?
- Ollie Bejma played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1939.
- Was Ollie Bejma a pitcher?
- No. Ollie Bejma was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ollie Bejma hit?
- Ollie Bejma hit 14 career home runs with 222 hits.
- What teams did Ollie Bejma play for?
- Ollie Bejma played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1934–1936) and the Chicago White Sox (1939).
- What were Ollie Bejma's career stats?
- In 316 games, Ollie Bejma had 222 hits, 14 home runs, 117 RBI, 128 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .245 batting average.
- What position did Ollie Bejma play?
- Ollie Bejma played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ollie Bejma and how much did he weigh?
- Ollie Bejma was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ollie Bejma hit each season?
- Ollie Bejma's home runs by season: 2 in 1934, 2 in 1935, 2 in 1936, and 8 in 1939. His most in one season was 8, in 1939.
- What was Ollie Bejma's career batting average?
- Ollie Bejma batted .245 over his career, with 222 hits in 906 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ollie Bejma have?
- Ollie Bejma drove in 117 runs in his career.
- Is Ollie Bejma in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ollie Bejma has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.