Pete Stanicek
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1988)
Pete Stanicek was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1988 for the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 2 seasons. In 113 career games, he hit .243 with 91 hits, 4 home runs, and 26 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-09-01
- Last Game
- 1988-10-02
Full name: Peter Louis Stanicek
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 374 | 38 | 91 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 20 | 36 | 64 | .243 | .319 | .307 | .626 | -580 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .307 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.
Career OPS .626 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 30 | 113 | 9 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 19 | .274 | .262 (+4%) | .331 (+1%) | .415 (-28%) | .746 (-15%) | -238.3 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 83 | 261 | 29 | 60 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 28 | 45 | .230 | .254 (-10%) | .317 (-2%) | .377 (-18%) | .695 (-10%) | -342.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 113 | 374 | 38 | 91 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 20 | 36 | 64 | .243 | — | — | — | — | -580 | ||
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 (113 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 59 | 197 | 22 | 54 | 2 | 14 | .274 |
| Away | 54 | 177 | 16 | 37 | 2 | 12 | .209 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-10-02 | BAL | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-10-01 | BAL | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-30 | BAL | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-09-29 | BAL | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-28 | BAL | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988-09-27 | BAL | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-26 | BAL | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1988-09-25 | BAL | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-25 | BAL | DET | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988-09-23 | BAL | DET | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 35 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 65 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1983, 1984, 1985 |
Pete Stanicek: the record in brief
According to the bio, Pete Stanicek debuted on September 1, 1987 and played a final game on October 2, 1988. Stanicek's only club in the season tables is the Baltimore Orioles. Born on April 18, 1963, in Harvey, IL, USA, Stanicek is listed as a left fielder and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Size on record: 175 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. On the record, Pete Stanicek was born Peter Louis Stanicek.
Across 113 games at the plate, Stanicek's career line reads 91 hits in 374 at bats for a .243 average; the totals also include 4 homers, 26 runs batted in, and 20 stolen bases. Stanicek got on base at a .319 rate and slugged .307 (.626 OPS). Over the seasons Stanicek played, league hitters batted .259; the .243 career figure is 5.9% below that. In OPS terms, Stanicek's .626 stands 13.1% below the league's .721. No season topped the 60 hits of 1988. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .230 in 1988, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete Stanicek
- What years did Pete Stanicek play?
- Pete Stanicek played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1988.
- Was Pete Stanicek a pitcher?
- No. Pete Stanicek was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Pete Stanicek hit?
- Pete Stanicek hit 4 career home runs with 91 hits.
- What teams did Pete Stanicek play for?
- Pete Stanicek played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (1987–1988).
- What were Pete Stanicek's career stats?
- In 113 games, Pete Stanicek had 91 hits, 4 home runs, 26 RBI, 38 runs, and 20 stolen bases, with a .243 batting average.
- What position did Pete Stanicek play?
- Pete Stanicek played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pete Stanicek and how much did he weigh?
- Pete Stanicek was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Pete Stanicek hit each season?
- Pete Stanicek's home runs by season: 0 in 1987 and 4 in 1988. His most in one season was 4, in 1988.
- What was Pete Stanicek's career batting average?
- Pete Stanicek batted .243 over his career, with 91 hits in 374 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pete Stanicek have?
- Pete Stanicek drove in 26 runs in his career.
- Is Pete Stanicek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete Stanicek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.