Stan Rojek

Stanley Andrew Rojek

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 170 lb.
• High School North Tonawanda High School
• Debut September 22, 1942
• Final Game May 13, 1952
• Born April 21, 1919 in North Tonawanda, NY USA
• Died July 9, 1997 in North Tonawanda, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Shortstop Stan Rojek appeared in one major league game for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1942, then served in the military during World War II. After the war, he returned to the Dodgers before moving on to the Pittsburgh Pirates, with whom he had his best season in 1948, hitting .290 in 156 games. He later played for the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Browns before returning to the minors for several seasons. He retired in 1956.

Rojek once was involved in a record 5 double plays in one game.

After leaving baseball, Rojek returned to his hometown and ran a bowling alley. He died at age 78.

Notable Achievements

• NL At-Bats Leader (1948)
• NL Singles Leader (1948)

Related Sites

• Stan Rojek at the SABR Bio Project