Rogelio Linares
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Rogelio Linares was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Cubans. In 170 career games, he hit .252 with 152 hits, 4 home runs, and 78 RBI. Rogelio Linares was a 2-time All-Star. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 180 lb
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 604 | 80 | 152 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 78 | 6 | 49 | 6 | .252 | .317 | .349 | .667 | -318 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .317 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .349 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .667 vs. league average .690 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | NYC | NN2 | 28 | 107 | 18 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 2 | .271 | .267 (+1%) | .335 (-1%) | .387 (+1%) | .722 (avg) | 4.4 |
| 1943 | NYC | NN2 | 33 | 111 | 18 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 0 | .252 | .255 (-1%) | .324 (+17%) | .346 (+9%) | .671 (+13%) | 307.3 |
| 1944 | NYC | NN2 | 39 | 148 | 19 | 36 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 2 | .243 | .261 (-7%) | .325 (-15%) | .357 (-2%) | .683 (-8%) | -231.1 |
| 1945 | NYC | NN2 | 25 | 82 | 8 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1 | .268 | .260 (+3%) | .328 (+1%) | .354 (+10%) | .683 (+6%) | 56.0 |
| 1946 | NYC | NN2 | 45 | 156 | 17 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 1 | .237 | .256 (-8%) | .328 (-14%) | .358 (-23%) | .687 (-19%) | -455.2 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 170 | 604 | 80 | 152 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 78 | 6 | 49 | 6 | .252 | — | — | — | — | -318 | ||
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 (146 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 130 | 17 | 37 | 2 | 11 | .285 |
| Away | 106 | 384 | 50 | 101 | 3 | 43 | .263 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-09-15 | NY6 | HOM | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-15 | NY6 | HOM | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-08 | NY6 | NW2 | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-04 | NY6 | NW2 | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-03 | NY6 | BLG | W | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-01 | NY6 | PH5 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-27 | NY6 | BLG | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-26 | NY6 | NW2 | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-23 | NY6 | NW2 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-12 | NY6 | BLG | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 53 | 51 | 487 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| 3B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 119 | 110 | 188 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | NYC | 1B | 28 | 28 | 260 | 11 | 3 | 15 |
| 1943 | NYC | 1B | 9 | 9 | 89 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 1943 | NYC | 3B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | NYC | OF | 24 | 22 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | NYC | 1B | 12 | 11 | 97 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| 1944 | NYC | OF | 30 | 27 | 48 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945 | NYC | 1B | 4 | 3 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | NYC | OF | 20 | 19 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | NYC | OF | 45 | 42 | 65 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 53 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 75 |
| Center Field | 34 |
| Right Field | 10 |
Rogelio Linares: the record in brief
The season rows for Rogelio Linares begin in 1940. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Cubans. Born on September 20, 1909, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba, Linares is listed as a left fielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Linares's listed size is 5 feet, 9 inches and 180 pounds.
Across 170 games at the plate, Linares's career line reads 152 hits in 604 at bats for a .252 average, plus 4 homers and 78 RBI. Linares's career OPS of .667 combines a .317 on-base mark with .349 slugging. Against a .261 league average for those years, Linares's .252 average was near the norm. 1946 produced Linares's most hits, 37 of them for the New York Cubans. The RBI column peaks at 21 in 1944. 1940 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .271 against a league .267, a 1% edge. The seasons in which Linares beat the league batting average were 1940 and 1945.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rogelio Linares
- Was Rogelio Linares a pitcher?
- No. Rogelio Linares was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Rogelio Linares hit?
- Rogelio Linares hit 4 career home runs with 152 hits.
- What teams did Rogelio Linares play for?
- Rogelio Linares played for one team, the New York Cubans (1940, 1943–1946).
- Did Rogelio Linares win an MVP award?
- No. Rogelio Linares did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Rogelio Linares win?
- Rogelio Linares was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Rogelio Linares's career stats?
- In 170 games, Rogelio Linares had 152 hits, 4 home runs, 78 RBI, 80 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .252 batting average.
- What position did Rogelio Linares play?
- Rogelio Linares played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rogelio Linares and how much did he weigh?
- Rogelio Linares was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rogelio Linares hit each season?
- Rogelio Linares's home runs by season: 2 in 1940, 1 in 1943, 1 in 1944, 0 in 1945, and 0 in 1946. His most in one season was 2, in 1940.
- What was Rogelio Linares's career batting average?
- Rogelio Linares batted .252 over his career, with 152 hits in 604 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rogelio Linares have?
- Rogelio Linares drove in 78 runs in his career.
- Is Rogelio Linares in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rogelio Linares has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Rogelio Linares make?
- Rogelio Linares was selected to 2 All-Star Games.