Lázaro Medina

Born: 10/22/1922 in Quivicán, La Habana, Cuba

Bats: L | Throws: R

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Biography

Lázaro Medina, born in 1922, is an active pitcher known for his resilience and dedication on the mound. With a career record of 1-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.18, Medina has faced the challenges of professional baseball head-on, contributing to his team's efforts in crucial moments. His ability to strike out opponents is evident in his total of 47 strikeouts, showcasing his potential to be a formidable presence in games. As a player in the contemporary era of baseball, Medina represents the evolving nature of the sport, where pitchers must adapt to increasingly powerful lineups and advanced analytics. Although he has yet to record a save, his role as a pitcher is vital to the team's dynamics, providing depth and experience. As he continues to play, Medina remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, embodying the spirit of perseverance and the love of the game that defines many athletes in the sport today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	8	10	9	4	0	0	73.0	84	42	4	16	47	5.18	0

Career ERA 5.18 vs. league average 3.62 across their career seasons — 43.0% 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
1944	CIC	NAL	0	2	2	2	2	0	0	17.0	23	9	0	13	4.76	3.57 (-33%)	708.6
1945	CIC	NAL	1	6	8	7	2	0	0	56.0	61	33	16	34	5.30	3.67 (-45%)	637.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	28	0	6	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.214	0.214	0.250	0.464	0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.464 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 32.1% 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
1944	CIC	NAL	2	7	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	CIC	NAL	8	21	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	10	9	3	20	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	CIC	P	2	2	1	1	0	0
1945	CIC	P	8	7	2	19	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10