Ike Delock
Born: 11/11/1929 in Highland Park, MI, USA
Died: 2/28/2022 in Raleigh, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-04-17 | Final Game: 1963-07-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Ivan Martin Delock
Biography
Ike Delock was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1963. Born in 1929, Delock made his debut on April 17, 1952, and concluded his playing career on July 13, 1963. Over the course of his tenure, he established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a career record of 84 wins and 75 losses. He posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.03, which reflects the competitive nature of the league during his era, characterized by a transition into more offensive play.
Delock was known for his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 672 strikeouts throughout his career. In addition to his strikeout prowess, he contributed to his teams with 31 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the integration of players and evolving pitching strategies. Delock's skills and contributions to the game are remembered fondly by those who followed baseball during the 1950s and early 1960s, solidifying his place in the annals of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 75 | 329 | 147 | 32 | 6 | 31 | 1238.0 | 1236 | 555 | 141 | 530 | 672 | 4.03 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 4 | 9 | 39 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 95.0 | 88 | 45 | 50 | 46 | 4.26 | -1437.9 |
| 1953 | BOS | AL | 3 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48.7 | 60 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 4.44 | 688.3 |
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 9 | 7 | 29 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 143.7 | 136 | 60 | 61 | 88 | 3.76 | 186.5 |
| 1956 | BOS | AL | 13 | 7 | 48 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 128.3 | 122 | 60 | 80 | 105 | 4.21 | 95.4 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 9 | 8 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 94.0 | 80 | 40 | 45 | 62 | 3.83 | -857.4 |
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 14 | 8 | 31 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 160.0 | 155 | 60 | 56 | 82 | 3.38 | 1257.7 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 11 | 6 | 28 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 134.3 | 120 | 44 | 62 | 55 | 2.95 | -1419.5 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 9 | 10 | 24 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 129.3 | 145 | 68 | 52 | 49 | 4.73 | -4526.7 |
| 1961 | BOS | AL | 6 | 9 | 28 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 156.0 | 185 | 85 | 52 | 80 | 4.90 | -2255.9 |
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 4 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 86.3 | 89 | 36 | 24 | 49 | 3.75 | 293.1 |
| 1963 | BAL | AL | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 5.04 | -2195.5 |
| 1963 | BOS | AL | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 31 | 16 | 12 | 23 | 4.50 | -267.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 329 | 361 | 18 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 154 | 0.086 | 0.154 | 0.102 | 0.256 | -1978.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 39 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.045 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | BOS | AL | 23 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 29 | 49 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0.143 | -383.4 |
| 1956 | BOS | AL | 48 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 49 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.048 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 31 | 48 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.062 | -583.6 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 28 | 47 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0.064 | -516.5 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 24 | 43 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.116 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | BOS | AL | 28 | 48 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 0.104 | -495.4 |
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 17 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.087 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | BAL | AL | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | BOS | AL | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 329 | 139 | 72 | 160 | 12 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BOS | P | 39 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953 | BOS | P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | BOS | P | 29 | 18 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | BOS | P | 48 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | BOS | P | 49 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958 | BOS | P | 31 | 19 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | BOS | P | 28 | 17 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | BOS | P | 24 | 23 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 3 |
| 1961 | BOS | P | 28 | 28 | 13 | 17 | 4 | 1 |
| 1962 | BOS | P | 17 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | BAL | P | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | BOS | P | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 329 |