Craig Cacek
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977)
Craig Cacek was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1977 for the Houston Astros. In 7 career games, he hit .050 with 1 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-06-18
- Last Game
- 1977-07-05
Full name: Craig Thomas Cacek
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .050 | .095 | .050 | .145 | 0 |
Career AVG .050 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 81.1% below league average.
Career OBP .095 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 71.1% below league average.
Career SLG .050 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 87.5% below league average.
Career OPS .145 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 80.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | HOU | NL | 7 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .050 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .050 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 5 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .059 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-07-05 | HOU | SDP | L | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-07-03 | HOU | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-06-24 | HOU | SFG | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-06-22 | HOU | WSN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-06-21 | HOU | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-06-20 | HOU | WSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977-06-18 | HOU | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
Craig Cacek: the record in brief
Craig Cacek's major league career runs from a debut on June 18, 1977 to a final game on July 5, 1977. The team column never changes: it is the Houston Astros in 1977. Cacek played primarily as a first baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on September 10, 1954, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, Cacek was listed at 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds. The given name on file is Craig Thomas Cacek.
Cacek collected 1 hits in 20 at bats across 7 games, good for a .050 batting average; the totals also include 1 runs batted in. Over the seasons Cacek played, league hitters batted .264; the .050 career figure is 81.1% below that. In OPS terms, Cacek's .145 stands 80.1% below the league's .730. Only one season appears, 1977 for the Houston Astros, when Cacek played 7 games and went 1 for 20.
Every defensive appearance on record for Cacek, 6 games, came at first base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Craig Cacek
- Was Craig Cacek a pitcher?
- No. Craig Cacek was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Craig Cacek hit?
- Craig Cacek hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Craig Cacek play for?
- Craig Cacek played for one team, the Houston Astros (1977).
- What were Craig Cacek's career stats?
- In 7 games, Craig Cacek had 1 hits and 1 RBI, with a .050 batting average.
- What position did Craig Cacek play?
- Craig Cacek played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Craig Cacek and how much did he weigh?
- Craig Cacek was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- What was Craig Cacek's career batting average?
- Craig Cacek batted .050 over his career, with 1 hits in 20 at bats.
- How many RBI did Craig Cacek have?
- Craig Cacek drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Craig Cacek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Craig Cacek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.