Ted Pawelek, baseball player, 1946-1946

Ted Pawelek

Born: 8/15/1919 in Chicago Heights, IL, USA

Died: 2/12/1964 in Chicago Heights, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-09-13 | Final Game: 1946-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 202 lbs

Full name: Theodore John Pawelek

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Biography

Ted Pawelek was a professional baseball player born in 1919, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1946 season. His career, although short-lived, spanned from September 13 to September 26 of that year, during a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence following the end of World War II. As a position player, Pawelek participated in four games, where he showcased his abilities on the field. Throughout his major league tenure, Pawelek recorded one hit in four at-bats, culminating in a batting average of .25. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his presence on the roster reflected the depth of talent emerging in the post-war era as teams began to integrate returning veterans and fresh talent. While his major league career was limited, Pawelek's experience is emblematic of the many players who aspired to leave their mark in baseball during a transformative period in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.750 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — +39.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.750 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1946 CHC NL 4 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 CHN C 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1