Vic Roznovsky
Born: 10/19/1938 in Shiner, TX, USA
Died: 1/18/2022 in Fresno, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-06-28 | Final Game: 1969-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Victor Joseph Roznovsky
Biography
Vic Roznovsky was a professional baseball player born in 1938, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1964 until 1969. A versatile position player, Roznovsky played a total of 205 games during his career. He was known for his solid defense and work ethic, which allowed him to carve out a place on several rosters throughout the mid-1960s, a time when the game was transitioning from the pitching-dominated eras of the past towards a more balanced offensive game.
Throughout his career, Roznovsky recorded 99 hits, including 4 home runs, and amassed 38 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .218. His contributions, while modest in terms of offensive statistics, reflected the type of gritty, hardworking player that characterized the era. Roznovsky also showcased his speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 1 base during his time in the league. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Roznovsky's journey through the game highlights the importance of role players in the fabric of baseball history.
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 | 0.218 | 0.273 | 0.281 | 0.554 | -1330.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CHC | NL | 35 | 76 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0.197 | -418.5 |
| 1965 | CHC | NL | 71 | 172 | 9 | 38 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 30 | 0.221 | -318.4 |
| 1966 | BAL | AL | 41 | 97 | 4 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 0.237 | -110.4 |
| 1967 | BAL | AL | 45 | 97 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.206 | -483.0 |
| 1969 | PHI | NL | 13 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 148 | 106 | 652 | 67 | 9 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CHN | C | 26 | 15 | 67 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| 1965 | CHN | C | 63 | 44 | 270 | 30 | 5 | 6 |
| 1966 | BAL | C | 34 | 25 | 176 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | BAL | C | 23 | 22 | 133 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 1969 | PHI | C | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 148 |