Dick Tracewski
Born: 2/3/1935 in Eynon, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-04-12 | Final Game: 1969-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Richard Joseph Tracewski
Biography
Dick Tracewski was a professional baseball player born in 1935, whose career spanned from 1962 to 1969. Primarily known as a position player, Tracewski played in a total of 614 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He was part of an era characterized by a transitional phase in the game, as teams began to embrace a more athletic style of play following the post-World War II adjustments.
Throughout his career, Tracewski accumulated 262 hits, 8 home runs, and 91 RBIs, concluding with a batting average of .213. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 15 stolen bases. While he may not have been a standout offensive force, Tracewski's contributions were vital to the teams he played for, as he provided depth and versatility on the field. His career, though not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflects the dedication and spirit of a player who contributed to the game during a dynamic decade in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 614 | 1231 | 148 | 262 | 31 | 9 | 8 | 91 | 15 | 134 | 253 | 0.213 | 0.289 | 0.272 | 0.562 | -3381.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | LAD | NL | 15 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | LAD | NL | 104 | 217 | 23 | 49 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 19 | 39 | 0.226 | -722.5 |
| 1964 | LAD | NL | 106 | 304 | 31 | 75 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 3 | 31 | 61 | 0.247 | -353.9 |
| 1965 | LAD | NL | 78 | 186 | 17 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 25 | 30 | 0.215 | -403.3 |
| 1966 | DET | AL | 81 | 124 | 15 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 32 | 0.194 | -666.7 |
| 1967 | DET | AL | 74 | 107 | 19 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 0.280 | 93.2 |
| 1968 | DET | AL | 90 | 212 | 30 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 24 | 51 | 0.156 | -886.2 |
| 1969 | DET | AL | 66 | 79 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 20 | 0.139 | -442.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.133 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | WS | DET | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1965 | WS | LAN | 6 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.118 |
| 1963 | WS | LAN | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.154 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 202 | 105 | 242 | 331 | 19 | 66 |
| 3B | 115 | 86 | 78 | 191 | 13 | 12 |
| SS | 250 | 133 | 255 | 482 | 32 | 89 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | LAN | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | LAN | 2B | 23 | 5 | 13 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 1963 | LAN | SS | 81 | 59 | 92 | 196 | 13 | 32 |
| 1964 | LAN | 2B | 56 | 50 | 98 | 130 | 7 | 24 |
| 1964 | LAN | 3B | 30 | 25 | 29 | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| 1964 | LAN | SS | 19 | 10 | 25 | 42 | 4 | 9 |
| 1965 | LAN | 2B | 14 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | LAN | 3B | 53 | 43 | 30 | 103 | 7 | 6 |
| 1965 | LAN | SS | 7 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| 1966 | DET | 2B | 70 | 23 | 69 | 91 | 9 | 25 |
| 1966 | DET | SS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 1967 | DET | 2B | 12 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 0 | 5 |
| 1967 | DET | 3B | 10 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | DET | SS | 44 | 11 | 31 | 52 | 3 | 12 |
| 1968 | DET | 2B | 14 | 9 | 15 | 30 | 0 | 5 |
| 1968 | DET | 3B | 16 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| 1968 | DET | SS | 51 | 36 | 60 | 108 | 3 | 19 |
| 1969 | DET | 2B | 13 | 6 | 19 | 24 | 1 | 4 |
| 1969 | DET | 3B | 6 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | DET | SS | 41 | 10 | 37 | 53 | 4 | 15 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 202 |
| Third Base | 117 |
| Shortstop | 248 |