Dave Hajek
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1996)
Dave Hajek was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996 for the Houston Astros, a span of 2 seasons. In 13 career games, he hit .250 with 3 hits.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-09-15
- Last Game
- 1996-09-26
Full name: David Vincent Hajek
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | .250 | .400 | .333 | .733 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.
Career OBP .400 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +17.9% above league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.
Career OPS .733 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 8 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 13 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (13 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
| Away | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .400 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-26 | HOU | NYN | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-09-25 | HOU | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-15 | HOU | COL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-10 | HOU | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-14 | HOU | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-14 | HOU | NYN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-07-11 | HOU | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-07 | HOU | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-23 | HOU | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-22 | HOU | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University - Pomona | Pomona | CA | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Dave Hajek: the record in brief
According to the bio, Dave Hajek debuted on September 15, 1995 and played a final game on September 26, 1996. Hajek spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Houston Astros. Listed as a third baseman, Hajek threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 5 feet, 10 inches and 165 pounds. The birth record reads October 14, 1967, in Roseville, CA, USA. Hajek's full given name, per the bio, is David Vincent Hajek.
In 13 games and 12 at bats, Hajek batted .250 with 3 hits. The league as a whole hit .268 across Hajek's seasons, which puts the .250 career mark 6.9% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 3, in 1996.
By games played in the field, third base leads with 3, followed by second base (2).
The college table lists California Polytechnic State University - Pomona in 1987, 1988, and 1989. Retrosheet box scores cover 13 of Hajek's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Hajek
- What years did Dave Hajek play?
- Dave Hajek played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996.
- Was Dave Hajek a pitcher?
- No. Dave Hajek was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dave Hajek hit?
- Dave Hajek hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Dave Hajek play for?
- Dave Hajek played for one team, the Houston Astros (1995–1996).
- What were Dave Hajek's career stats?
- In 13 games, Dave Hajek had 3 hits, 3 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Dave Hajek play?
- Dave Hajek played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Hajek and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Hajek was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Dave Hajek's career batting average?
- Dave Hajek batted .250 over his career, with 3 hits in 12 at bats.
- Is Dave Hajek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Hajek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.