Ted Petoskey
Born: 1/5/1911 in St. Charles, MI, USA
Died: 11/30/1996 in Elgin, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-09-09 | Final Game: 1935-06-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 183 lbs
Full name: Frederick Lee Petoskey
Biography
Ted Petoskey was a professional baseball player born in 1911, who played in the major leagues during a brief career that spanned from 1934 to 1935. As a position player, he featured prominently in a total of 10 games, where he recorded 2 hits and drove in 1 run, resulting in a batting average of .167. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, Petoskey contributed to his teams with a blend of speed and versatility, evidenced by his recorded stolen base.
Petoskey's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, marked by the tail end of the Great Depression and the early years leading into World War II. While he did not achieve significant individual statistics, his presence in the major leagues reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era. Despite the limited scope of his career, Petoskey remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dreams and aspirations of many players striving to make their mark on the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CIN | OF | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935 | CIN | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1932, 1933, 1934 |