Dick Lajeskie

Born: 1/8/1926 in Passaic, NJ, USA

Died: 8/15/1976 in Ramsey, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-09-10 | Final Game: 1946-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Richard Edward Lajeskie

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Biography

Dick Lajeskie was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the 1946 Major League Baseball season. Born in 1926, Lajeskie made his mark in a brief career that spanned from September 10 to September 22 of that year. He appeared in a total of six games, where he recorded two hits and finished with a batting average of 0.2. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, Lajeskie's presence in the major leagues during the post-World War II era is a testament to the diverse paths that players took to reach the highest level of the sport. Lajeskie's career, albeit short, coincided with a transformative period in baseball as the sport began to recover from the disruptions of the war and welcomed a new era of talent. The immediate post-war years saw many players returning to the game, creating a competitive landscape as veterans and newcomers vied for roster spots. Although Lajeskie's playing time was limited, his journey reflects the stories of many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a fleeting moment on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	10	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	0.200	0.429	0.200	0.629	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career OBP .429 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +30.3% above league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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
1946	NY1	NL	6	10	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	4	0	7	20	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	NY1	2B	4	0	7	20	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	4