Marv Rotblatt
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1948-1951)
Marv Rotblatt was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1951 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 4 seasons. Across 35 career appearances, he went 4-3 with a 4.82 ERA and 30 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 160 lb
- Died
- 7/16/2013 in Niles, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1948-07-04
- Last Game
- 1951-07-22
Full name: Marvin Rotblatt
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.1 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 4 | 7.85 | 4.10 (-91%) | -990.5 |
| 1950 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6.23 | — | 0.0 |
| 1951 | CHA | AL | 4 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 47.2 | 44 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 3.40 | 4.04 (+16%) | -240.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 74.2 | 74 | 40 | 51 | 30 | 4.82 | — | -1,231 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .000 | .062 | .000 | .062 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .062 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 81.7% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .062 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 91.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHA | AL | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1950 | CHA | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1951 | CHA | AL | 26 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 35 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (70 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 48.2 | 46 | 25 | 31 | 22 | 4.62 |
| Away | 14 | 26.0 | 28 | 14 | 20 | 8 | 4.85 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951-07-22 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-07-21 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-07-18 | CHW | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-07-15 | CHW | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-07-12 | CHW | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-07-08 | CHW | SLA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-07-06 | CHW | SLA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-07-04 | CHW | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-06-30 | CHW | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-06-26 | CHW | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951-07-22 | CHW | MIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-07-21 | CHW | MIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-07-18 | CHW | NYY | — | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951-07-15 | CHW | PHA | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-07-12 | CHW | BOS | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-07-08 | CHW | SLA | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951-07-06 | CHW | SLA | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-07-04 | CHW | DET | SV | 2.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1951-06-30 | CHW | SLA | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1951-06-26 | CHW | DET | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | IL | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948 |
Marv Rotblatt: the record in brief
According to the bio, Marv Rotblatt debuted on July 4, 1948 and played a final game on July 22, 1951. Rotblatt's only club in the season tables is the Chicago White Sox. The bio lists Rotblatt as a pitcher who batted from both sides and threw left-handed. Rotblatt is listed at 5-foot-7 and 160 pounds. Rotblatt was born on October 18, 1927, in Chicago, IL, USA. The bio records the death on July 16, 2013, in Niles, IL, USA. The given name on file is Marvin Rotblatt.
The pitching table credits Rotblatt with a 4-3 record and a 4.82 ERA in 35 games. The same table counts 30 strikeouts. Against a 4.16 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.82 mark was 15.8% worse. 1951 was Rotblatt's sharpest full season, a 3.40 ERA against the league's 4.04.
The position breakdown shows 35 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Rotblatt with 6 putouts, 15 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marv Rotblatt
- What years did Marv Rotblatt play?
- Marv Rotblatt played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1951.
- Was Marv Rotblatt a pitcher?
- Yes. Marv Rotblatt pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 30 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Marv Rotblatt hit?
- Marv Rotblatt hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Marv Rotblatt play for?
- Marv Rotblatt played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1948, 1950–1951).
- What were Marv Rotblatt's career stats?
- In 35 games, Marv Rotblatt went 4-3 with a 4.82 ERA, 30 strikeouts, 74.2 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Marv Rotblatt play?
- Marv Rotblatt played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Marv Rotblatt and how much did he weigh?
- Marv Rotblatt was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Marv Rotblatt's career ERA?
- Marv Rotblatt finished with a 4.82 career ERA, going 4-3 with 30 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Marv Rotblatt have?
- Marv Rotblatt recorded 30 career strikeouts.
- Is Marv Rotblatt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marv Rotblatt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.