Rod Dedeaux, baseball player, 1935-1935

Rod Dedeaux

Born: 2/17/1914 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 1/5/2006 in Glendale, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-28 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Raoul Martial Dedeaux

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Biography

Rod Dedeaux was a professional baseball player born in 1914, whose career spanned a brief yet notable duration from September 28 to September 29, 1935. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball, where he made a limited but memorable impact. Dedeaux appeared in just two games during his career, in which he recorded one hit and one run batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.25. Despite the brevity of his time in the majors, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the mid-1930s. Though Dedeaux's playing career was short, he is often remembered for his later contributions to the sport as a coach and educator. He became a significant figure in baseball, particularly in the development of young players. His legacy extended beyond his playing statistics, as he helped shape the future of the game through coaching at the collegiate level, influencing generations of athletes. Dedeaux's journey exemplified the spirit of perseverance and dedication within the sport, marking him as a noteworthy character in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 32.6% below 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
1935 BRO NL 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 2 0 2 4 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 BRO SS 2 0 2 4 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1933, 1934, 1935