Craig Cacek, baseball player, 1977-1977

Craig Cacek

Born: 9/10/1954 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-06-18 | Final Game: 1977-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Craig Thomas Cacek

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Biography

Craig Cacek was a professional baseball player born in 1954, who briefly played in Major League Baseball from June 18 to July 5, 1977. During his short career, Cacek appeared in 7 games as a position player, where he recorded 1 hit in 20 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.05. He contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Though Cacek's MLB tenure was limited, his journey reflects the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in a competitive environment. The late 1970s marked a transitional period in baseball, as the game began to embrace more dynamic styles of play and the influx of talent from diverse backgrounds. Despite his brief appearance in the league, Cacek's story is part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the aspirations and struggles of those who dream of playing at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 20 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.050 0.095 0.050 0.145 0.0

Career AVG .050 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 81.1% below league average.

Career OBP .095 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 71.1% below league average.

Career SLG .050 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 87.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.145 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 80.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1977 HOU NL 7 20 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.050 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 4 52 1 1 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 HOU 1B 6 4 52 1 1 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 6