Don Lock
Born: 7/27/1936 in Wichita, KS, USA
Died: 10/8/2017 in Wichita, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-07-17 | Final Game: 1969-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Don Wilson Lock
Biography
Don Lock, born in 1936, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who made his mark from 1962 to 1969. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 921 games, amassing a total of 642 hits, including 122 home runs. Known for his power at the plate, Lock drove in 373 RBIs and showcased his speed with 30 stolen bases. He concluded his playing days with a career batting average of .238, contributing to the offensive dynamics of the teams he played for during a transformative period in baseball history.
Lock played during the 1960s, an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitting and the integration of baseball. His ability to impact games with both his bat and speed made him a valuable asset to his teams. As a seasoned player, Lock's contributions to the field extended beyond his statistics, as he embodied the spirit of competitiveness and determination that defined the decade in which he played.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 921 | 2695 | 359 | 642 | 92 | 12 | 122 | 373 | 30 | 373 | 776 | 0.238 | 0.331 | 0.417 | 0.748 | 5624.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | WS2 | AL | 71 | 225 | 30 | 57 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 37 | 4 | 30 | 63 | 0.253 | 396.7 |
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 149 | 531 | 71 | 134 | 20 | 1 | 27 | 82 | 7 | 70 | 151 | 0.252 | 1616.4 |
| 1964 | WS2 | AL | 152 | 512 | 73 | 127 | 17 | 4 | 28 | 80 | 4 | 79 | 137 | 0.248 | 1798.0 |
| 1965 | WS2 | AL | 143 | 418 | 52 | 90 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 39 | 1 | 57 | 115 | 0.215 | 163.9 |
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 138 | 386 | 52 | 90 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 48 | 2 | 57 | 126 | 0.233 | 622.7 |
| 1967 | PHI | NL | 112 | 313 | 46 | 79 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 51 | 9 | 43 | 98 | 0.252 | 1104.7 |
| 1968 | PHI | NL | 99 | 248 | 27 | 52 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 34 | 3 | 26 | 64 | 0.210 | -54.8 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 53 | 58 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 21 | 0.224 | -23.7 |
| 1969 | PHI | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | -23.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 831 | 718 | 1789 | 59 | 45 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | WS2 | OF | 67 | 63 | 144 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1963 | WS2 | OF | 146 | 143 | 377 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 1964 | WS2 | OF | 149 | 145 | 354 | 19 | 5 | 3 |
| 1965 | WS2 | OF | 136 | 116 | 278 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 1966 | WS2 | OF | 129 | 105 | 295 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| 1967 | PHI | OF | 97 | 81 | 172 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| 1968 | PHI | OF | 78 | 58 | 145 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 1969 | BOS | 1B | 4 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | BOS | OF | 28 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | PHI | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 105 |
| Center Field | 680 |
| Right Field | 76 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University | Wichita | KS | 1956, 1957 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 33th | 1.0 | 280 | 0 |