Don Lock, baseball player, 122 home runs, 1962-1969

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

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

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