George Lauzerique, baseball player, 1967-1970

George Lauzerique

Born: 7/22/1947 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1967-09-17 | Final Game: 1970-05-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George Albert Lauzerique

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Biography

George Lauzerique was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1947, who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 until 1970. Known for his fastball and competitive spirit, Lauzerique made his mark in a transitional era of baseball, as the game was beginning to shift towards more specialized pitching roles and increased offensive production. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 4-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.0, striking out 73 batters in the process. Lauzerique's time in the major leagues was characterized by his ability to take the mound in various situations, although he did not record any saves throughout his career. His contributions on the field, while modest in terms of statistical achievements, came during a period when the game was evolving, and players were increasingly recognized for their unique skills and roles within the team dynamics. Ultimately, George Lauzerique remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and passion of pitchers who sought to make their mark during a changing time in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 8 34 14 2 0 0 113.3 110 63 23 48 73 5.00 0

Career ERA 5.00 vs. league average 3.47 across their career seasons — 44.1% 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
1967 KC1 AL 0 2 3 2 0 0 0 16.0 11 4 6 10 2.25 3.30 (+32%) -370.4
1968 OAK AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0
1969 OAK AL 3 4 19 8 1 0 0 61.3 58 32 27 39 4.70 3.61 (-30%) -3120.7
1970 ATL AL 1 2 11 4 1 0 0 35.0 41 27 14 24 6.94 3.89 (-79%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 33 3 4 0 0 1 4 0 0 10 0.121 0.147 0.212 0.359 0.0

Career AVG .121 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.

Career OBP .147 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 53.1% below league average.

Career SLG .212 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.359 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 47.0% 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
1967 KC1 AL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1968 OAK AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1969 OAK AL 19 20 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1970 ATL AL 11 10 2 2 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 34 14 5 21 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 KC1 P 3 2 0 3 0 0
1968 OAK P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1969 OAK P 19 8 2 14 0 1
1970 ML4 P 11 4 3 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 34