Gary Rajsich
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1985)
Gary Rajsich was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1985 for the New York Mets, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the San Francisco Giants, a span of 4 seasons. In 149 career games, he hit .236 with 70 hits, 3 home runs, and 27 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-04-09
- Last Game
- 1985-07-01
Full name: Gary Louis Rajsich
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | 296 | 28 | 70 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 1 | 39 | 64 | .236 | .328 | .345 | .673 | -308 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .345 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.
Career OPS .673 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 80 | 162 | 17 | 42 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 40 | .259 | .261 (-1%) | .324 (+3%) | .388 (-2%) | .712 (avg) | 28.4 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 11 | 36 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | SFN | NL | 51 | 91 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 22 | .165 | .257 (-36%) | .323 (-8%) | .390 (-41%) | .714 (-26%) | -336.3 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 149 | 296 | 28 | 70 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 1 | 39 | 64 | .236 | — | — | — | — | -308 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (149 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 68 | 123 | 12 | 30 | 2 | 11 | .244 |
| Away | 81 | 173 | 16 | 40 | 1 | 16 | .231 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-01 | SFG | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-06-30 | SFG | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985-06-28 | SFG | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-06-27 | SFG | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985-06-26 | SFG | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-06-25 | SFG | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985-06-22 | SFG | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-06-21 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-06-20 | SFG | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-06-18 | SFG | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 38 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 26 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1974, 1975, 1976 |
Gary Rajsich: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 9, 1982 and the final game on July 1, 1985, Gary Rajsich built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the New York Mets (1982 to 1983), the St. Louis Cardinals (1984), and the San Francisco Giants (1985). Rajsich, a first baseman by primary position, threw and hit left-handed. The recorded size is 210 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Rajsich was born on October 28, 1954, in Youngstown, OH, USA. Rajsich's full given name, per the bio, is Gary Louis Rajsich.
In 149 games and 296 at bats, Rajsich batted .236 with 70 hits; the totals also include 3 home runs and 27 RBI. Rajsich's career OPS of .673 combines a .328 on-base mark with .345 slugging. Over the seasons Rajsich played, league hitters batted .260; the .236 career figure is 9.0% below that. The OPS comparison is .673 to a league .712, 5.5% below average. Rajsich collected a career-high 42 hits in 1982. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .259 in 1982, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Rajsich
- What years did Gary Rajsich play?
- Gary Rajsich played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1985.
- Was Gary Rajsich a pitcher?
- No. Gary Rajsich was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gary Rajsich hit?
- Gary Rajsich hit 3 career home runs with 70 hits.
- What was Gary Rajsich's career batting average?
- Gary Rajsich batted .236 over his career, with 70 hits in 296 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gary Rajsich have?
- Gary Rajsich drove in 27 runs in his career.
- Is Gary Rajsich in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gary Rajsich has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.