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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | CLE | AL | 5 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.444 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | CLE | AL | 101 | 322 | 55 | 89 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 65 | 0 | 49 | 46 | 0.276 | 1507.6 |
| 1957 | CLE | AL | 134 | 461 | 66 | 116 | 26 | 0 | 25 | 84 | 1 | 71 | 80 | 0.252 | 1373.9 |
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 143 | 489 | 80 | 148 | 26 | 3 | 41 | 113 | 0 | 84 | 89 | 0.303 | 4349.1 |
| 1959 | CLE | AL | 154 | 588 | 90 | 151 | 24 | 0 | 42 | 111 | 3 | 71 | 86 | 0.257 | 2195.7 |
| 1960 | DET | AL | 145 | 555 | 67 | 138 | 18 | 1 | 35 | 87 | 3 | 53 | 80 | 0.249 | 1147.4 |
| 1961 | DET | AL | 163 | 583 | 129 | 169 | 30 | 2 | 45 | 140 | 1 | 113 | 75 | 0.290 | 4497.0 |
| 1962 | DET | AL | 161 | 601 | 90 | 164 | 30 | 2 | 37 | 112 | 2 | 96 | 68 | 0.273 | 2964.3 |
| 1963 | DET | AL | 160 | 597 | 91 | 162 | 29 | 2 | 22 | 91 | 0 | 84 | 78 | 0.271 | 2131.7 |
| 1964 | KC1 | AL | 160 | 588 | 89 | 161 | 31 | 2 | 34 | 102 | 3 | 83 | 56 | 0.274 | 3216.9 |
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 162 | 592 | 92 | 170 | 25 | 2 | 26 | 108 | 1 | 93 | 63 | 0.287 | 3163.8 |
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 151 | 533 | 68 | 127 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 72 | 2 | 76 | 81 | 0.238 | 1416.4 |
| 1967 | CHW | AL | 60 | 190 | 20 | 42 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 0.221 | -235.3 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 63 | 191 | 10 | 46 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 2 | 24 | 31 | 0.241 | -235.3 |
| 1968 | LAD | NL | 40 | 113 | 8 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 18 | 0.204 | -66.4 |
| 1968 | NYY | AL | 39 | 91 | 13 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 0.220 | -66.4 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | CLE | OF | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956 | CLE | OF | 98 | 88 | 177 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1957 | CLE | OF | 130 | 125 | 268 | 12 | 11 | 2 |
| 1958 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | CLE | 1B | 11 | 9 | 84 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 1958 | CLE | OF | 129 | 127 | 243 | 14 | 5 | 6 |
| 1959 | CLE | OF | 154 | 154 | 319 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| 1960 | DET | OF | 144 | 143 | 271 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
| 1961 | DET | OF | 161 | 161 | 329 | 16 | 9 | 4 |
| 1962 | DET | OF | 161 | 161 | 359 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 1963 | DET | OF | 159 | 159 | 319 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 1964 | KC1 | OF | 159 | 159 | 275 | 10 | 8 | 1 |
| 1965 | CLE | OF | 162 | 162 | 265 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | CLE | OF | 146 | 145 | 261 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 1967 | CHA | OF | 58 | 55 | 83 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1967 | CLE | OF | 50 | 50 | 75 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1968 | LAN | OF | 33 | 32 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | NYA | OF | 28 | 23 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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 |