Al Cihocki

Al Cihocki, born in 1924, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the brief span of his career from 1945. Playing primarily as a position player, Cihocki appeared in 92 games, where he recorded 60 hits and drove in 24 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .212. Although he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases. Cihocki’s career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, shortly after World War II when many players returned to the sport, and the game was beginning to evolve in terms of talent and competition. Despite the challenges of playing in a league filled with returning veterans and newly integrated talent, Cihocki contributed to his teams with his versatility and tenacity. His journey through the 1945 season reflects the spirit of determination and the pursuit of excellence that characterized baseball in that era.