Ted Sadowski
Born: 4/1/1936 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Died: 7/18/1993 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1960-09-02 | Final Game: 1962-07-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Theodore Sadowski
Biography
Ted Sadowski was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1936, who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1962. Sadowski made a total of 17 appearances on the mound, where he recorded a win-loss record of 2-3. Throughout his career, he maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.76 and struck out 39 batters. In addition to his pitching duties, he also notched one save, showcasing his ability to come in during critical moments of games.
Sadowski's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, where the sport was beginning to see an influx of talent and the early signs of the modern game taking shape. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Sadowski's contributions on the field reflected the competitive nature of the era and the evolving role of pitchers in the game. His journey through baseball serves as a testament to the challenges and triumphs experienced by many players in the sport's rich history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 84.3 | 103 | 54 | 16 | 31 | 39 | 5.76 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.3 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 5.19 | - |
| 1961 | MIN | AL | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 49 | 25 | 11 | 12 | 6.82 | -1058.9 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 37 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 5.03 | -969.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.154 | 0.214 | 0.154 | 0.368 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | WSN | AL | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | MIN | AL | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 19 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 43 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | WS1 | P | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | MIN | P | 15 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | MIN | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 43 |