Rocky Krsnich is a former Major League Baseball

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 third baseman

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. Krsnich originally signed as a free agent

Free agent

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 in 1945 with the Philadelphia Phillies

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. The following year, he joined the New York Yankees

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 organization. In 1948, Krsnich was selected in the Minor League Draft by the Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox

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. During his time with the White Sox, Krsnich played at the Major League level in 1949, as well as in 1952 and 1953. Later he was traded along with Saul Rogovin

Saul Rogovin

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 and Connie Ryan

Connie Ryan

Cornelius Joseph Ryan was an American second baseman, third baseman, coach and manager in Major League Baseball....

 to the Cincinnati Reds

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 for Willard Marshall

Willard Marshall

Willard Warren Marshall was a right fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1942 through 1955, Marshall played for the New York Giants , Boston Braves , Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox...

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He is the brother of former MLB player Mike Krsnich

Mike Krsnich

Michael Krsnich was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Milwaukee Braves during the 1960 and 1962 seasons. Listed at 6' 1", 190 lb., he batted and threw right handed...

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