Danny Lazar
Born: 11/14/1943 in East Chicago, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1968-06-21 | Final Game: 1969-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: John Daniel Lazar
Biography
Danny Lazar, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1968 to 1969. His career, though brief, took place during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by a shift towards more athletic and powerful players. Lazar primarily served as a position player, appearing in a total of 17 games during his time in the league.
Despite struggling at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .0, Lazar managed to contribute to his team's efforts with 1 run batted in. His unique journey through the majors stands as a reminder of the fierce competition and the challenges many players faced during that era. While his time on the field was limited, Lazar’s presence in the game reflects the passion and dedication that all players bring to the sport, regardless of the statistics.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 35 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 20 | 5.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 4.05 | - |
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 6.53 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.143 | 0.000 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 17 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CHA | P | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CHA | P | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State University | Terre Haute | IN | 1963, 1964 |