Ted Cieslak

Born: 11/22/1912 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 5/9/1993 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-18 | Final Game: 1944-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thaddeus Walter Cieslak

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Biography

Ted Cieslak was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond during the tumultuous years of World War II, specifically from 1944 to 1944. Born in 1912, Cieslak played as a position player for a brief yet impactful career in Major League Baseball. Over the course of 85 games, he accumulated 54 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 11 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .245. Notably, Cieslak also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 1 stolen base during his time in the league. Cieslak's career unfolded during an era when many players were serving in the armed forces, leading to a unique landscape in baseball that saw the emergence of lesser-known talent. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, reflected the resilience and adaptability of players who remained in the game at a time when the sport served as a critical source of entertainment and morale for fans at home. Cieslak's legacy remains a testament to the spirit of baseball during one of America's most challenging periods.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
85	220	18	54	10	0	2	11	1	21	17	0.245	0.314	0.318	0.632	-264.8

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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
1944	PHI	NL	85	220	18	54	10	0	2	11	1	21	17	0.245	.261 (-6%)	.325 (-4%)	.357 (-11%)	.683 (-7%)	-264.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	48	0	35	72	15	1
OF	5	0	11	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	PHI	3B	48	0	35	72	15	1
1944	PHI	OF	5	0	11	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	48
Left Field	5