Ted Lepcio
Born: 7/28/1929 in Utica, NY, USA
Died: 12/5/2019 in Dedham, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-04-15 | Final Game: 1961-09-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 177 lbs
Full name: Thaddeus Stanley Lepcio
Biography
Ted Lepcio was a professional baseball player born in 1929, who played primarily as a position player from 1952 until his retirement on September 11, 1961. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 729 games, showcasing his versatility and dedication on the field. Lepcio recorded a total of 512 hits, along with 69 home runs and 251 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .245. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 11 stolen bases.
Lepcio played during a transformative era in Major League Baseball, which included the rise of power hitters and a shift towards more dynamic offensive play. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers, were significant. Lepcio's ability to play multiple infield positions made him a valuable asset to his teams, and his career remains a testament to the hardworking players of the 1950s who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 729 | 2092 | 233 | 512 | 91 | 11 | 69 | 251 | 11 | 209 | 471 | 0.245 | 0.318 | 0.398 | 0.715 | -243.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 84 | 274 | 34 | 72 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 3 | 24 | 41 | 0.263 | 154.7 |
| 1953 | BOS | AL | 66 | 161 | 17 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 24 | 0.236 | -242.1 |
| 1954 | BOS | AL | 116 | 398 | 42 | 102 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 45 | 3 | 42 | 62 | 0.256 | -140.5 |
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 51 | 134 | 19 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 36 | 0.231 | 56.4 |
| 1956 | BOS | AL | 83 | 284 | 34 | 74 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 51 | 1 | 30 | 77 | 0.261 | 438.8 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 79 | 232 | 24 | 56 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 37 | 0 | 29 | 61 | 0.241 | 207.6 |
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 50 | 136 | 10 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 47 | 0.199 | -325.4 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | DET | AL | 76 | 215 | 25 | 60 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 2 | 17 | 49 | 0.279 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 69 | 141 | 16 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 41 | 0.227 | -247.7 |
| 1961 | CHW | AL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | MIN | AL | 47 | 112 | 11 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 31 | 0.170 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 388 | 275 | 918 | 1059 | 57 | 291 |
| 3B | 224 | 120 | 195 | 326 | 33 | 26 |
| SS | 90 | 33 | 68 | 157 | 11 | 28 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BOS | 2B | 57 | 0 | 139 | 169 | 9 | 39 |
| 1952 | BOS | 3B | 25 | 0 | 25 | 43 | 5 | 7 |
| 1952 | BOS | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | BOS | 2B | 34 | 0 | 71 | 85 | 3 | 25 |
| 1953 | BOS | 3B | 11 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| 1953 | BOS | SS | 20 | 0 | 15 | 52 | 1 | 10 |
| 1954 | BOS | 2B | 80 | 78 | 233 | 230 | 14 | 58 |
| 1954 | BOS | 3B | 24 | 22 | 28 | 42 | 5 | 3 |
| 1954 | BOS | SS | 14 | 9 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
| 1955 | BOS | 3B | 45 | 33 | 48 | 84 | 8 | 6 |
| 1956 | BOS | 2B | 57 | 52 | 143 | 166 | 11 | 47 |
| 1956 | BOS | 3B | 22 | 17 | 27 | 40 | 2 | 4 |
| 1957 | BOS | 2B | 68 | 61 | 136 | 194 | 8 | 58 |
| 1958 | BOS | 2B | 40 | 36 | 93 | 99 | 4 | 27 |
| 1959 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | DET | 2B | 24 | 24 | 59 | 58 | 5 | 18 |
| 1959 | DET | 3B | 11 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | DET | SS | 35 | 21 | 32 | 65 | 5 | 12 |
| 1960 | PHI | 2B | 5 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | PHI | 3B | 50 | 33 | 39 | 58 | 6 | 2 |
| 1960 | PHI | SS | 14 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| 1961 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | MIN | 2B | 22 | 22 | 39 | 51 | 1 | 18 |
| 1961 | MIN | 3B | 35 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
| 1961 | MIN | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 387 |
| Third Base | 225 |
| Shortstop | 90 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | South Orange | NJ | 1949, 1950, 1951 |