Vic Roznovsky
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964-1969)
Vic Roznovsky was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1969 for the Chicago Cubs, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 6 seasons. In 205 career games, he hit .218 with 99 hits, 4 home runs, and 38 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 1/18/2022 in Fresno, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1964-06-28
- Last Game
- 1969-10-01
Full name: Victor Joseph Roznovsky
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | 455 | 22 | 99 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 1 | 32 | 83 | .218 | .273 | .281 | .554 | -1,223 |
Career AVG .218 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Career OBP .273 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.
Career SLG .281 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.
Career OPS .554 vs. league average .683 across their career seasons — 18.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CHN | NL | 35 | 76 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 18 | .197 | .250 (-21%) | .312 (-22%) | .377 (-44%) | .690 (-34%) | -393.0 |
| 1965 | CHN | NL | 71 | 172 | 9 | 38 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 30 | .221 | .245 (-10%) | .310 (-5%) | .371 (-17%) | .682 (-12%) | -281.4 |
| 1966 | BAL | AL | 41 | 97 | 4 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 11 | .237 | .248 (-5%) | .309 (avg) | .376 (-15%) | .685 (-8%) | -102.6 |
| 1967 | BAL | AL | 45 | 97 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 20 | .206 | .242 (-15%) | .306 (-31%) | .357 (-28%) | .663 (-29%) | -445.8 |
| 1969 | PHI | NL | 13 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 205 | 455 | 22 | 99 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 1 | 32 | 83 | .218 | — | — | — | — | -1,223 | ||
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 (205 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 103 | 205 | 12 | 51 | 3 | 16 | .249 |
| Away | 102 | 250 | 10 | 48 | 1 | 22 | .192 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-10-01 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-16 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-09 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-01 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-07-08 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-07-04 | PHI | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-06-25 | PHI | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-06-24 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-06-22 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-06-01 | PHI | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 148 |
Vic Roznovsky: the record in brief
Vic Roznovsky's major league career runs from a debut on June 28, 1964 to a final game on October 1, 1969. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago Cubs (1964 through 1965), the Baltimore Orioles (1966 to 1967), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1969). Roznovsky, born on October 19, 1938, in Shiner, TX, USA, is listed as a catcher and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-0 and 170 pounds. Roznovsky's death is recorded on January 18, 2022, in Fresno, CA, USA. On the record, Vic Roznovsky was born Victor Joseph Roznovsky.
Roznovsky's career batting table shows 205 games, 455 at bats and 99 hits, a .218 average, adding 4 home runs and 38 RBI. Reaching base at a .273 clip and slugging .281, Roznovsky finished with a .554 OPS. Roznovsky's .218 average ran 11.9% below the .247 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Roznovsky's .554 stands 18.8% below the league's .683. The hits column peaks at 38, in 1965. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .221 in 1965, did not top the league's .245.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vic Roznovsky
- What years did Vic Roznovsky play?
- Vic Roznovsky played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1969.
- Was Vic Roznovsky a pitcher?
- No. Vic Roznovsky was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Vic Roznovsky hit?
- Vic Roznovsky hit 4 career home runs with 99 hits.
- What teams did Vic Roznovsky play for?
- Vic Roznovsky played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1964–1965), the Baltimore Orioles (1966–1967), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1969).
- What were Vic Roznovsky's career stats?
- In 205 games, Vic Roznovsky had 99 hits, 4 home runs, 38 RBI, 22 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .218 batting average.
- What position did Vic Roznovsky play?
- Vic Roznovsky played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Vic Roznovsky and how much did he weigh?
- Vic Roznovsky was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Vic Roznovsky hit each season?
- Vic Roznovsky's home runs by season: 0 in 1964, 3 in 1965, 1 in 1966, 0 in 1967, and 0 in 1969. His most in one season was 3, in 1965.
- What was Vic Roznovsky's career batting average?
- Vic Roznovsky batted .218 over his career, with 99 hits in 455 at bats.
- How many RBI did Vic Roznovsky have?
- Vic Roznovsky drove in 38 runs in his career.
- Is Vic Roznovsky in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Vic Roznovsky has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.