Saul Rogovin, baseball player, 1949-1957

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

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

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

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