Milt Bocek
Born: 7/16/1912 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 4/29/2007 in Brookfield, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1933-09-03 | Final Game: 1934-08-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Milton Francis Bocek
Biography
Milt Bocek was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1933 to 1934. Born in 1912, Bocek played primarily as a position player during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to see the emergence of new talent and the gradual evolution of playing styles. He appeared in 30 games over his brief career, showcasing a solid batting average of .267, which highlighted his ability to make contact and contribute offensively to his team.
Throughout his time on the field, Bocek recorded 16 hits, including one home run, and brought in six runs batted in. While he did not steal any bases, his playing style emphasized consistency and reliability rather than speed. Although his career was short-lived, Bocek remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the many players who contributed to the game during the early years of the sport's modern era. His contributions, though modest in numbers, reflect the spirit of the time as baseball continued to grow in popularity and complexity.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 60 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 0.267 | 0.362 | 0.350 | 0.712 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | CHW | AL | 11 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | CHW | AL | 19 | 38 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 16 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | CHA | OF | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | CHA | OF | 10 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 12 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin at Madison | Madison | WI | 1933 |