Don Lassetter, baseball player, 1957-1957

Don Lassetter

Born: 3/27/1933 in Newnan, GA, USA

Died: 1/22/2024 in Clarksdale, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-09-21 | Final Game: 1957-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Donald O'Neal Lassetter

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Biography

Don Lassetter, born in 1933, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the late 1950s. His career spanned from September 21 to September 29, 1957, during an era that witnessed the transition from the deadball era into a more offensive-oriented phase of the game. Lassetter played as a position player and participated in a total of 4 games, showcasing his skills at the highest level of the sport. Throughout his short career, Lassetter recorded 2 hits in 13 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .154. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his contributions were part of a larger narrative of players striving to make their mark in the competitive landscape of baseball. Lassetter's time in the majors, while limited, reflects the journey of many athletes who worked hard to reach the pinnacle of the sport, leaving a legacy that is remembered by baseball historians and enthusiasts alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 13 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 0.154 0.214 0.308 0.522 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.522 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 27.0% 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
1957 STL NL 4 13 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 3 9 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 SLN OF 3 3 9 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3