Pete LaCock

Pete LaCock was an American professional baseball player born in 1952, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1980. He made his debut with the Chicago Cubs and later played for the Kansas City Royals, accumulating a total of 715 games throughout his career. LaCock was known for his versatile skills on the field and contributed significantly to his teams as a solid hitter and a reliable presence in the lineup. Throughout his career, LaCock recorded 444 hits and achieved a batting average of .257, showcasing his ability to consistently make contact at the plate. He hit 27 home runs and drove in 224 runs, demonstrating his capacity to produce offensively. Additionally, he displayed some speed on the bases with 8 stolen bases. LaCock's playing style reflected the transitional era of the late 1970s, where power hitters began to gain prominence while teams still valued speed and contact hitting. His contributions to the game during this period helped shape the evolving dynamics of Major League Baseball.