Dave Hajek, baseball player, 1995-1996

Dave Hajek

Born: 10/14/1967 in Roseville, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-15 | Final Game: 1996-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: David Vincent Hajek

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Biography

Dave Hajek, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the mid-1990s. His career spanned from September 15, 1995, to September 26, 1996, during an era characterized by the offensive explosion of the steroid era, although Hajek himself did not achieve significant power numbers. Over the course of his brief MLB tenure, he appeared in 13 games, recording 3 hits and finishing with a batting average of .250. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, he contributed to his teams with a stolen base, showcasing his speed and agility on the base paths. Hajek's time in the majors was marked by a limited number of appearances, but his journey to professional baseball included a background as a versatile player who developed skills that allowed him to compete at the highest level. Though his major league career was short-lived, it reflected the competitive nature of baseball during a time when many players were vying for roster spots amidst an evolving game. His experience serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contribute to the fabric of baseball, even if only for a fleeting moment in the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 12 3 3 1 0 0 0 1 3 1 0.250 0.400 0.333 0.733 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +17.9% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — near 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
1995 HOU NL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 HOU NL 8 10 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 2 1 0 0
3B 3 1 1 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 HOU 2B 2 0 2 1 0 0
1996 HOU 3B 3 1 1 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California Polytechnic State University - Pomona Pomona CA 1987, 1988, 1989