Andy Lapihuska

Born: 11/1/1922 in Delmont, NJ, USA

Died: 2/17/1996 in Millville, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-12 | Final Game: 1943-05-05

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

Full name: Andrew Lapihuska

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Biography

Andy Lapihuska was a professional baseball player born in 1922, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball. His time in the majors spanned from 1942 until May 5, 1943, a period marked by the impact of World War II on baseball and American society. Despite the challenges of that era, which saw many players enlist and serve in the military, Lapihuska managed to make his mark in the league, participating in a total of 4 games. During his short stint in the majors, Lapihuska recorded 2 hits in 9 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .222. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, and he did not attempt any stolen bases. Although his playing time was limited, Lapihuska's presence in the big leagues during a tumultuous time in history reflects the spirit of competition and determination that characterized baseball in the early 1940s. His career, though not extensive, contributes to the rich tapestry of the game's history, highlighting the diverse experiences of players during a pivotal moment in American sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	4	2	0	0	0	23.0	22	18	1	16	8	7.04	0

Career ERA 7.04 vs. league average 3.53 across their career seasons — 99.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1942	PHI	NL	0	2	3	2	0	0	0	20.7	17	12	13	8	5.23	3.57 (-46%)	-213.7
1943	PHI	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.3	5	6	3	0	23.14	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	9	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.222	0.222	0.222	0.444	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.444 vs. league average 0.672 across their career seasons — 33.9% 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
1942	PHI	NL	3	7	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	PHI	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	1	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	PHI	P	3	0	1	5	0	0
1943	PHI	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4