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Rogelio Linares Notable

b. September 20, 1909 · New York Cubans 1940, 1943–1946

Rogelio Linares played 1940 to 1946 for the New York Cubans as a left fielder.

Across 170 games he batted .252, with 152 hits and 80 runs. He finished with 4 home runs, 29 doubles and 6 stolen bases.

He played 119 games in the outfield, with 188 putouts and 5 errors.

He was selected to two consecutive All-Star teams, from 1944 to 1945.

He was born in Havana, La Habana, Cuba on September 20, 1909. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Honors

AwardTimesYears
Negro Leagues East-West Classic 2 1944, 1945

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1940 NYC 281071829 512 15922 .271
1943 NYC 331111828 721 171602 .252
1944 NYC 391481936 921 21720 .243
1945 NYC 2582822 430 9710 .268
1946 NYC 451561737 410 161012 .237
Career 17060480152 2994 784966 .252

On this day & linked events

1909

Born September 20, 1909

Havana, La Habana, Cuba