Joe Szekely
Born: 2/2/1925 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 10/16/1995 in Paris, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1953-09-13 | Final Game: 1953-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Joseph Szekely
Biography
Joe Szekely, born in 1925, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1953. His career spanned from September 13 to September 27, and he appeared in a total of 5 games as a position player. Szekely's performance during this short stint included 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .077, with no home runs or RBIs recorded. Additionally, he did not register any stolen bases, which reflected the challenges he faced in making a significant impact at the highest level of the sport.
Although Szekely's time in Major League Baseball was limited, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game, illustrating the stories of countless players who aspired to compete at the highest echelon. His experience serves as a reminder of the fierce competition and the many obstacles faced by players trying to establish themselves in the era of the early 1950s, a time when the sport was evolving and transitioning in various ways.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | CIN | NL | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | CIN | OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Waco | TX | 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |