Morrie Arnovich
MLB (deceased)LF
| Full Name | Morris Arnovich |
| Nicknames | Snooker |
| Date of Birth | 11/16/1910 |
| Birthplace | Superior, WI |
| Died | 07/20/1959 |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Height | 5'10 |
| Weight | 168 |
| Bats/Throws | R/R |
| Colleges | Brigham Young U. Brown U. Bryant U. |
| Signed | Phillies (Date unknown) |
| MLB Debut | 09/14/1936 |
| Final MLB Game: | 04/21/1946 |
Career highlights
- Selected for the All-Star Game in 1939, a season in which he hit .324 with 5 HRs, 67 RBIs, and a .397 on-base percentage
- Led all N.L. left fielders in fielding position in 1940, and ranked 2nd both in 1938 and 1939
On being Jewish
- According to a 2021 article, Arnovich grew up in an Orthodox family in Wisconsin. His parents wanted him to be a rabbi. He tried to avoid non-kosher foods while playing ball. After retiring, Arnovich serve as president of the Hebrew Brotherhood Congregation
For more information
- Baseball-Reference page
- Jewish Baseball Museum bio
- Baseball cards
- SABR bio
Career batting
