Saul Rogovin
Born: 3/24/1922 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 1/23/1995 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-04-28 | Final Game: 1957-06-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Saul Walter Rogovin
Biography
Saul Rogovin was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1949 to 1957. Born in 1922, Rogovin made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the transition from the post-war period to the early stages of modern baseball. He compiled a win-loss record of 48-48 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.06 over his career. Rogovin was known for his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 388 strikeouts, which highlighted his competitive edge on the mound.
Rogovin’s playing style exemplified the grit of the era, as he often faced some of the strongest lineups in baseball history. While he recorded two saves throughout his time in the majors, his contributions went beyond mere statistics; he represented the determination and resilience of pitchers in the mid-20th century. Rogovin's legacy is preserved not only in his numbers but also in the memories of fans and teammates who witnessed his performances during a dynamic period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 48 | 150 | 121 | 43 | 9 | 2 | 883.7 | 888 | 399 | 83 | 308 | 388 | 4.06 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 14.29 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | DET | AL | 2 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 39 | 20 | 26 | 11 | 4.50 | -1412.4 |
| 1951 | CHW | AL | 11 | 7 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 192.7 | 166 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 2.48 | - |
| 1951 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 23 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 5.25 | -642.0 |
| 1952 | CHW | AL | 14 | 9 | 33 | 30 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 231.7 | 224 | 99 | 79 | 121 | 3.85 | - |
| 1953 | CHW | AL | 7 | 12 | 22 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 131.0 | 151 | 76 | 48 | 62 | 5.22 | - |
| 1955 | BAL | AL | 1 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 71.0 | 79 | 36 | 27 | 35 | 4.56 | 857.0 |
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 5 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 73.0 | 60 | 25 | 17 | 27 | 3.08 | 2108.3 |
| 1956 | PHI | NL | 7 | 6 | 22 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 106.7 | 122 | 59 | 27 | 48 | 4.98 | -2579.5 |
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | 300 | 29 | 54 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 3 | 19 | 64 | 0.180 | 0.234 | 0.243 | 0.477 | -750.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | DET | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | DET | AL | 11 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | CHW | AL | 24 | 74 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0.203 | -391.6 |
| 1951 | DET | AL | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.286 | -391.6 |
| 1952 | CHW | AL | 33 | 84 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 0.202 | -359.1 |
| 1953 | CHW | AL | 22 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 0.135 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | BAL | AL | 15 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 13 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | PHI | NL | 22 | 36 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 150 | 41 | 57 | 131 | 14 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | DET | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | DET | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | CHA | P | 22 | 0 | 13 | 29 | 3 | 4 |
| 1951 | DET | P | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | CHA | P | 33 | 0 | 11 | 39 | 2 | 4 |
| 1953 | CHA | P | 22 | 0 | 10 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| 1955 | BAL | P | 14 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 1955 | PHI | P | 12 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956 | PHI | P | 22 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | PHI | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 150 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 27th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |