Ted Kazanski

Born: 1/25/1934 in Hamtramck, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-06-25 | Final Game: 1958-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Theodore Stanley Kazanski

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Biography

Ted Kazanski, born in 1934, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1953 until his retirement in 1958. Primarily a position player, Kazanski showcased his skills over the course of 417 games. He achieved a total of 288 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .217. Known for his versatility on the field, he hit 14 home runs and drove in 116 runs, while also demonstrating speed with 4 stolen bases during his time in the league. Kazanski played during a transformative era in baseball, bridging the gap between the post-war period and the more dynamic offensive styles that would emerge in the 1960s. His career spanned six seasons, during which he represented teams in a competitive landscape that was beginning to see the integration of the sport as well as shifts in playing styles. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the game's elite, Kazanski's contributions as a reliable player and teammate remain a part of baseball history. He retired from the game on September 28, 1958, leaving a legacy as a diligent player who was a part of the evolving narrative of Major League Baseball during the 1950s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
417	1329	118	288	49	9	14	116	4	90	163	0.217	0.269	0.299	0.568	-5498.3

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.568 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 21.6% 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
1953	PHI	NL	95	360	39	78	17	5	2	27	1	26	53	0.217	.264 (-18%)	.335 (-18%)	.397 (-22%)	.733 (-20%)	-1475.9
1954	PHI	NL	39	104	7	14	2	0	1	8	0	4	14	0.135	.261 (-48%)	.333 (-51%)	.390 (-53%)	.723 (-52%)	-965.8
1955	PHI	NL	9	12	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	PHI	NL	117	379	35	80	11	1	4	34	0	20	41	0.211	.258 (-18%)	.331 (-24%)	.397 (-30%)	.728 (-28%)	-2120.0
1957	PHI	NL	62	185	15	49	7	1	3	11	1	17	20	0.265	.257 (+3%)	.323 (+1%)	.391 (-7%)	.715 (-4%)	-95.5
1958	PHI	NL	95	289	21	66	12	2	3	35	2	22	34	0.228	.257 (-11%)	.324 (-10%)	.394 (-20%)	.719 (-16%)	-841.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	197	177	391	429	16	115
3B	56	43	51	78	6	12
SS	163	37	241	349	32	75

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1953	PHI	SS	95	0	185	239	23	53
1954	PHI	SS	38	30	43	77	7	18
1955	PHI	3B	4	1	1	3	0	0
1955	PHI	SS	4	1	4	6	0	1
1956	PHI	2B	116	107	246	261	11	68
1956	PHI	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1957	PHI	2B	22	16	28	38	2	10
1957	PHI	3B	36	30	35	57	3	11
1957	PHI	SS	3	0	1	0	0	0
1958	PHI	2B	59	54	117	130	3	37
1958	PHI	3B	16	12	15	18	3	1
1958	PHI	SS	22	6	8	27	2	3