Stan Palys, baseball player, 1953-1956

Stan Palys

Born: 5/1/1930 in Blakely, PA, USA

Died: 2/8/2021 in Jupiter, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-09-20 | Final Game: 1956-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Stanley Francis Palys

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Biography

Stan Palys was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1950s. He played primarily as a position player between 1953 and 1956, appearing in a total of 138 games. Known for his power at the plate, Palys recorded 79 hits, including 10 home runs and 43 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .237. His contributions on the field were characterized by a mix of solid hitting and occasional base-running, as he stole 2 bases throughout his career. Palys played during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the post-war era into a time of greater athleticism and power. His career, while shorter than many of his contemporaries, showcased the talent that emerging players brought to the game. Although he may not be a household name in the annals of baseball history, Palys's journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport during this era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
138 333 42 79 17 0 10 43 2 26 54 0.237 0.293 0.378 0.671 -515.0

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 7.8% 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
1953 PHI NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1954 PHI NL 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1955 PHI NL 15 52 8 15 3 0 1 8 1 6 5 0.288 .258 (+12%) .332 (+9%) .393 (+3%) .726 (+5%) 57.5
1955 CIN NL 79 222 29 51 14 0 7 30 1 12 35 0.230 .258 (-11%) .332 (-18%) .393 (-2%) .726 (-9%) 57.5
1956 CIN NL 40 53 5 12 0 0 2 5 0 6 13 0.226 .258 (-12%) .331 (-9%) .397 (-15%) .728 (-12%) -112.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 82 70 160 4 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1953 PHI OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1954 PHI OF 1 1 2 0 0 0
1955 PHI OF 15 15 29 1 0 0
1955 CIN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1955 CIN OF 55 48 116 3 1 0
1956 CIN OF 10 6 13 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 66
Center Field 4
Right Field 14