Ken Polivka

Ken Polivka was a professional baseball player born in 1921, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player for a short stint from April 18 to April 23 in 1947. Despite the limited opportunities he faced, Polivka's participation in the league during the post-World War II era was indicative of the changing landscape of baseball, as the sport began to see a resurgence in popularity and attendance following the war. Over the course of his two games in the majors, Polivka struggled to find his footing, finishing with a batting average of .0, without any hits, home runs, or runs batted in. While his statistical contributions were minimal, his presence in the big leagues serves as a reminder of the many players who sought to make their mark during this dynamic period in baseball history. Polivka’s brief tenure exemplified the challenges that many athletes faced in breaking into a competitive sport that was rapidly evolving in the post-war era.