Pete LaCock
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1980)
Pete LaCock was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1980 for the Chicago Cubs and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 9 seasons. In 715 career games, he hit .257 with 444 hits, 27 home runs, and 224 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-09-06
- Last Game
- 1980-10-05
Full name: Ralph Pierre LaCock
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 715 | 1,729 | 214 | 444 | 86 | 11 | 27 | 224 | 8 | 182 | 171 | .257 | .326 | .366 | .692 | -481 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .326 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .366 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .692 vs. league average .703 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | CHN | NL | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CHN | NL | 11 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CHN | NL | 35 | 110 | 9 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 16 | .182 | .256 (-29%) | .324 (-17%) | .369 (-29%) | .693 (-23%) | -386.4 |
| 1975 | CHN | NL | 106 | 249 | 30 | 57 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 37 | 27 | .229 | .257 (-11%) | .327 (-1%) | .374 (-9%) | .701 (-5%) | -163.7 |
| 1976 | CHN | NL | 106 | 244 | 34 | 54 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 28 | 1 | 42 | 37 | .221 | .255 (-13%) | .320 (+5%) | .360 (+3%) | .681 (+4%) | 288.6 |
| 1977 | KCA | AL | 88 | 218 | 25 | 66 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 15 | 25 | .303 | .264 (+15%) | .329 (+5%) | .401 (+2%) | .730 (+3%) | 101.1 |
| 1978 | KCA | AL | 118 | 322 | 44 | 95 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 48 | 1 | 21 | 27 | .295 | .257 (+14%) | .323 (+4%) | .378 (+11%) | .702 (+7%) | 379.1 |
| 1979 | KCA | AL | 132 | 408 | 54 | 113 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 56 | 2 | 37 | 26 | .277 | .265 (+4%) | .329 (+1%) | .397 (-4%) | .727 (-2%) | -143.8 |
| 1980 | KCA | AL | 114 | 156 | 14 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 10 | .205 | .264 (-22%) | .326 (-13%) | .387 (-32%) | .714 (-23%) | -555.9 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 715 | 1,729 | 214 | 444 | 86 | 11 | 27 | 224 | 8 | 182 | 171 | .257 | — | — | — | — | -481 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (715 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 365 | 902 | 125 | 250 | 14 | 131 | .277 |
| Away | 350 | 827 | 89 | 194 | 13 | 93 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-05 | KCR | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-04 | KCR | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-03 | KCR | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-02 | KCR | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-01 | KCR | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-30 | KCR | SEA | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-28 | KCR | MIN | L | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-09-21 | KCR | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-09-19 | KCR | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-18 | KCR | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 447 | 309 | 2968 | 228 | 30 | 280 |
| OF | 116 | 80 | 149 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | CHN | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | CHN | OF | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CHN | 1B | 11 | 11 | 98 | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| 1974 | CHN | OF | 22 | 15 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | CHN | 1B | 53 | 45 | 453 | 43 | 6 | 39 |
| 1975 | CHN | OF | 26 | 18 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | CHN | 1B | 54 | 49 | 435 | 30 | 12 | 47 |
| 1976 | CHN | OF | 19 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | KCA | 1B | 29 | 19 | 186 | 17 | 2 | 16 |
| 1977 | KCA | OF | 12 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | KCA | 1B | 106 | 80 | 700 | 39 | 5 | 67 |
| 1979 | KCA | 1B | 108 | 94 | 829 | 68 | 3 | 79 |
| 1980 | KCA | 1B | 86 | 11 | 267 | 21 | 1 | 27 |
| 1980 | KCA | OF | 29 | 24 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 444 |
| Left Field | 53 |
| Right Field | 69 |
| Designated Hitter | 42 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Pete LaCock (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Pete LaCock: the record in brief
Pete LaCock's major league career runs from a debut on September 6, 1972 to a final game on October 5, 1980. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago Cubs (1972 to 1976) and the Kansas City Royals (1977 to 1980). LaCock played primarily as a first baseman and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 17, 1952, in Burbank, CA, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds. The given name on file is Ralph Pierre LaCock.
LaCock's career batting table shows 715 games, 1,729 at bats and 444 hits, a .257 average; the totals also include 27 homers and 224 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .326 and the slugging percentage .366, for an OPS of .692. Against a .258 league average for those years, LaCock's .257 average was near the norm. 1979 produced LaCock's most hits, 113 of them for the Kansas City Royals. 1979 brought the most runs batted in, 56. In 1978, a season of regular play, LaCock hit .295 while the league hit .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete LaCock
- What years did Pete LaCock play?
- Pete LaCock played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1980.
- Was Pete LaCock a pitcher?
- No. Pete LaCock was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Pete LaCock hit?
- Pete LaCock hit 27 career home runs with 444 hits.
- What teams did Pete LaCock play for?
- Pete LaCock played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1972–1976) and the Kansas City Royals (1977–1980).
- What were Pete LaCock's career stats?
- In 715 games, Pete LaCock had 444 hits, 27 home runs, 224 RBI, 214 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average.
- What position did Pete LaCock play?
- Pete LaCock played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pete LaCock and how much did he weigh?
- Pete LaCock was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Pete LaCock hit each season?
- Pete LaCock's home runs by season: 0 in 1972, 0 in 1973, 1 in 1974, 6 in 1975, 8 in 1976, 3 in 1977, 5 in 1978, 3 in 1979, and 1 in 1980. His most in one season was 8, in 1976.
- What was Pete LaCock's career batting average?
- Pete LaCock batted .257 over his career, with 444 hits in 1,729 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pete LaCock have?
- Pete LaCock drove in 224 runs in his career.
- Is Pete LaCock in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete LaCock has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.