Rocky Colavito, baseball player, 374 home runs, 1955-1968

Rocky Colavito

⭐ Hall of Fame 2009

Born: 8/10/1933 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 12/10/2024 in Bernville, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-09-10 | Final Game: 1968-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Rocco Domenico Colavito

Biography

Rocky Colavito was a distinguished Major League Baseball player, primarily recognized for his contributions as a pitcher during his career from 1955 to 1968. Born in 1933, Colavito made his mark in an era characterized by fierce competition and evolving pitching styles. Throughout his career, he maintained a record of 1-0 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 0.0, showcasing his capability on the mound despite limited opportunities. He struck out two batters and did not record any saves, emphasizing his role in specific match situations rather than as a full-time closer. Colavito was selected as an All-Star nine times, reflecting his status as one of the top players of his time. His remarkable performance earned him a place in baseball history, culminating in his induction into the Hall of Fame in 2009. While his pitching statistics may not fully encompass his impact on the game, Colavito’s legacy is remembered for his skill and the exceptional talent he brought to the diamond during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.7 1 0 0 5 2 0.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1841 6503 971 1730 283 21 374 1159 19 951 880 0.266 0.359 0.489 0.848 28194.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 11 9 84 0 4 5
OF 1774 1744 3323 123 70 26
P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
First Base 11
Left Field 525
Right Field 1282

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1961 TSN All-Star OF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1965 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 89.0 280 0
1964 Most Valuable Player AL 23th 5.0 280 0
1962 Most Valuable Player AL 16th 13.0 280 0
1961 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 51.0 280 0
1959 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 117.0 336 0
1958 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 181.0 336 4
1956 Rookie of the Year AL 2nd 1.0 24 1