Cookie Rojas

Played For
Cincinnati Reds (1962)
Philadelphia Phillies (1963-1969)
St. Louis Cardinals (1970)
Kansas City Royals (1970-1977)

Managed
California Angels (1988)
Florida Marlins (1996)

Where He Played
Second base. Rojas was tried in the outfield early in his career with the Phillies, not because he was a liability at second, but because Philadelphia had Tony Taylor at the position.

Born
Octavio Victor (Rivas) Rojas was born on March 6, 1939, in Havana

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  2B

Primary Team:  PHI

Major League Debut
April 10, 1962

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Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1983 BBWAA 0 %

Post-Season Appearances
1976 American League Championship Series
1977 American League Championship Series

All-Star Selections
1965 NL
1971 AL
1972 AL
1973 AL
1974 AL

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