Cy Slapnicka
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1918)
Cy Slapnicka was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1918 for the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 8 seasons. Across 10 career appearances, he went 1-6 with a 4.30 ERA and 13 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 10/20/1979 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-09-26
- Last Game
- 1918-08-08
Full name: Cyril Charles Slapnicka
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | CHN | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 21 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 3.38 | 3.37 (avg) | 94.0 |
| 1918 | PIT | NL | 1 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 49.1 | 50 | 26 | 22 | 3 | 4.74 | 2.83 (-68%) | -1863.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 73.1 | 71 | 35 | 29 | 13 | 4.30 | — | -1,770 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .130 | .200 | .130 | .330 | 0 |
Career AVG .130 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.
Career SLG .130 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.
Career OPS .330 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 50.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | CHN | NL | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1918 | PIT | NL | 7 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 10 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .130 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (20 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 4 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .375 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 46.2 | 35 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 2.70 |
| Away | 4 | 26.2 | 36 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 6.41 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918-08-08 | PIT | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-08-03 | PIT | BSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-07-25 | PIT | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1918-07-18 | PIT | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1918-07-10 | PIT | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-07-05 | PIT | NY1 | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-07-02 | PIT | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-10-12 | CHC | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-10-07 | CHC | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1911-09-26 | CHC | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918-08-08 | PIT | PHI | L | 8.0 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1918-08-03 | PIT | BSN | — | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-07-25 | PIT | BRO | L | 8.0 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-07-18 | PIT | PHI | L | 13.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-07-10 | PIT | NY1 | L | 0.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-07-05 | PIT | NY1 | W | 9.0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-07-02 | PIT | CIN | — | 8.1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-10-12 | CHC | CIN | L | 8.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-10-07 | CHC | PIT | — | 8.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1911-09-26 | CHC | BSN | L | 8.0 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
Cy Slapnicka: the record in brief
Cy Slapnicka's major league career runs from a debut on September 26, 1911 to a final game on August 8, 1918. Slapnicka played for the Chicago Cubs (1911) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1918). Born on March 23, 1886, in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA, Slapnicka is listed as a pitcher and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds. Slapnicka died on October 20, 1979, in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA. The given name on file is Cyril Charles Slapnicka.
Across 10 games (8 starts), Slapnicka recorded 1 win against 6 losses with a 4.30 ERA. Also on Slapnicka's record: 13 strikeouts. The league ERA over Slapnicka's seasons was 3.12, so the 4.30 figure ran 37.6% worse than average. 1918 was Slapnicka's sharpest full season, a 4.74 ERA against the league's 2.83.
Every defensive appearance on record for Slapnicka, 10 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Slapnicka's fielding totals are 8 putouts, 23 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cy Slapnicka
- What years did Cy Slapnicka play?
- Cy Slapnicka played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1918.
- Was Cy Slapnicka a pitcher?
- Yes. Cy Slapnicka pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 13 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Cy Slapnicka hit?
- Cy Slapnicka hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Cy Slapnicka play for?
- Cy Slapnicka played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1911) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1918).
- What were Cy Slapnicka's career stats?
- In 10 games, Cy Slapnicka went 1-6 with a 4.30 ERA, 13 strikeouts, 73.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Cy Slapnicka play?
- Cy Slapnicka played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Cy Slapnicka and how much did he weigh?
- Cy Slapnicka was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Cy Slapnicka's career ERA?
- Cy Slapnicka finished with a 4.30 career ERA, going 1-6 with 13 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Cy Slapnicka have?
- Cy Slapnicka recorded 13 career strikeouts.
- Is Cy Slapnicka in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Cy Slapnicka has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.