Ted Kubiak

Born: 5/12/1942 in New Brunswick, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-04-14 | Final Game: 1976-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Theodore Rodger Kubiak

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Biography

Ted Kubiak, born in 1942, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1976. Primarily known as a position player, Kubiak played in 977 games throughout his career, accumulating 565 hits, 13 home runs, and 202 RBIs. His batting average stood at .231, and he showcased his speed on the bases with a total of 13 stolen bases. Kubiak's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the sport evolve with the integration of players and a shift towards more athletic styles of play. Kubiak's journey through the majors included time with several teams, where he was valued for his versatility and defensive capabilities. Although not a superstar in terms of offensive output, his contributions were significant in clutch moments, and he played a key role in the clubhouse as a steady presence. His playing style reflected the gritty determination of players from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, a time when the game was marked by both traditional and emerging strategies. Ted Kubiak's legacy remains as a testament to the hardworking players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a dynamic era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
977	2447	238	565	61	21	13	202	13	271	272	0.231	0.307	0.289	0.596	-5425.4

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.596 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 12.9% 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
1967	KC1	AL	53	102	6	16	2	1	0	5	0	12	20	0.157	.242 (-35%)	.306 (-21%)	.357 (-45%)	.663 (-34%)	-545.5
1968	OAK	AL	48	120	10	30	5	2	0	8	1	8	18	0.250	.236 (+6%)	.298 (+2%)	.340 (-4%)	.638 (-1%)	-30.1
1969	OAK	AL	92	305	38	76	9	1	2	27	2	25	35	0.249	.248 (avg)	.320 (-5%)	.369 (-17%)	.689 (-12%)	-637.1
1970	ATL	AL	158	540	63	136	9	6	4	41	4	72	51	0.252	.253 (-1%)	.325 (+4%)	.385 (-19%)	.711 (-8%)	-651.0
1971	ATL	AL	89	260	26	59	6	5	3	17	0	41	31	0.227	.249 (-9%)	.316 (+4%)	.365 (-12%)	.682 (-4%)	-110.6
1971	STL	NL	32	72	8	18	3	2	1	10	1	11	12	0.250	.249 (avg)	.316 (+9%)	.365 (+6%)	.682 (+8%)	-110.6
1972	TEX	AL	46	116	5	26	3	0	0	7	0	12	12	0.224	.243 (-8%)	.310 (-3%)	.353 (-29%)	.664 (-17%)	-285.9
1972	OAK	AL	51	94	14	17	4	1	0	8	0	9	11	0.181	.243 (-26%)	.310 (-19%)	.353 (-31%)	.664 (-26%)	-285.9
1973	OAK	AL	106	182	15	40	6	1	3	17	1	12	19	0.220	.256 (-14%)	.325 (-18%)	.378 (-17%)	.703 (-18%)	-630.7
1974	OAK	AL	99	220	22	46	3	0	0	18	1	18	15	0.209	.256 (-19%)	.324 (-17%)	.369 (-40%)	.693 (-29%)	-1134.4
1975	OAK	AL	20	28	2	7	1	0	0	4	0	2	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	SDP	NL	87	196	13	44	5	0	0	14	3	24	18	0.224	.257 (-13%)	.327 (-6%)	.374 (-33%)	.701 (-20%)	0.0
1976	SDP	NL	96	212	16	50	5	2	0	26	0	25	28	0.236	.255 (-8%)	.320 (-2%)	.360 (-23%)	.681 (-13%)	-438.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
15	12	1	3	0	0	0	1	1	2	0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1973	ALCS	OAK	3	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1973	WS	OAK	4	3	1	0	0	1	1	0.000
1972	ALCS	OAK	4	4	0	2	1	0	0	0.500
1972	WS	OAK	4	3	0	1	0	0	0	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	2	1	0	0
2B	490	339	904	1001	37	230
3B	121	78	70	192	13	18
SS	276	203	397	640	40	118

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	KC1	2B	10	3	11	11	0	1
1967	KC1	3B	5	4	3	7	2	1
1967	KC1	SS	20	14	23	40	1	5
1968	OAK	2B	24	19	43	49	7	9
1968	OAK	SS	12	9	17	29	4	4
1969	OAK	2B	33	28	75	91	5	17
1969	OAK	SS	42	37	78	124	5	24
1970	ML4	2B	91	88	233	238	5	63
1970	ML4	SS	73	68	128	174	14	35
1971	ML4	2B	48	45	119	115	7	23
1971	ML4	SS	39	32	52	107	7	21
1971	SLN	2B	14	12	25	33	2	4
1971	SLN	SS	17	4	24	23	2	4
1972	TEX	2B	25	20	55	49	1	12
1972	TEX	3B	1	1	0	1	0	1
1972	TEX	SS	15	9	21	27	1	4
1972	OAK	2B	49	18	80	88	2	21
1972	OAK	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1973	OAK	2B	83	30	89	129	6	28
1973	OAK	3B	2	0	0	1	0	0
1973	OAK	SS	26	11	28	56	2	13
1974	OAK	2B	71	45	101	117	1	32
1974	OAK	3B	14	9	10	18	2	2
1974	OAK	SS	19	12	18	40	3	4
1975	OAK	2B	6	0	3	5	0	1
1975	OAK	3B	7	1	1	8	0	0
1975	OAK	SS	7	7	8	18	0	4
1975	SDN	1B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1975	SDN	2B	11	6	14	15	0	3
1975	SDN	3B	64	43	36	110	7	9
1976	SDN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1976	SDN	2B	25	25	56	61	1	16
1976	SDN	3B	27	20	20	47	2	5
1976	SDN	SS	6	0	0	2	1	0