Ted Sepkowski
Born: 11/9/1923 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 3/8/2002 in Severna Park, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1942-09-09 | Final Game: 1947-06-21
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Theodore Walter Sepkowski
Biography
Ted Sepkowski was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1940s. His career spanned from 1942 until his final game on June 21, 1947. A versatile position player, Sepkowski appeared in 19 games at the highest level of the sport. Throughout his career, he recorded a total of 6 hits, contributing to a batting average of .231. Although he did not hit any home runs, he did drive in 1 run and was known for his tenacity on the field.
Sepkowski played during a transformative era in baseball, which was marked by the ongoing impacts of World War II and the early stages of player integration. Despite the limited opportunities presented to him in a competitive landscape, his brief stint in the major leagues reflected the tenacity and passion for the game that many players exhibited during this time. His legacy, while not defined by towering statistics, serves as a reminder of the numerous players who contributed to the sport in less heralded roles.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.231 | 0.259 | 0.308 | 0.567 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CLE | AL | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 2 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CLE | 2B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 1946 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1947 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |