Don Pavletich

Born: 7/13/1938 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 3/5/2020 in Brookfield, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-04-20 | Final Game: 1971-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Donald Stephen Pavletich

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Biography

Don Pavletich was a professional baseball player born in 1938, who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1957 until his retirement on September 1, 1971. Known primarily as a position player, Pavletich played in 536 games over the course of his career, showcasing his versatility and ability to adapt to various roles on the field. He compiled a total of 349 hits, which included 46 home runs and 193 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .254. His speed on the bases was evidenced by his five stolen bases, adding a dynamic element to his offensive capabilities. Pavletich's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the evolution of player roles and strategies. He played for teams that navigated both the tail end of the 1950s and the early 1970s, an era characterized by increasing specialization and the integration of talent from diverse backgrounds. His contributions to the teams he played for reflect the grit and determination often associated with players of his era, making him a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
536	1373	163	349	73	8	46	193	5	148	237	0.254	0.328	0.420	0.747	2215.3

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .420 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.747 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — +8.5% above 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	CIN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	CIN	NL	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	CIN	NL	34	63	7	14	3	0	1	7	0	8	18	0.222	.257 (-14%)	.326 (-5%)	.393 (-19%)	.719 (-13%)	-122.0
1963	CIN	NL	71	183	18	38	11	0	5	18	0	17	12	0.208	.246 (-16%)	.308 (-11%)	.371 (-6%)	.680 (-8%)	-285.1
1964	CIN	NL	34	91	12	22	4	0	5	11	0	10	17	0.242	.250 (-3%)	.312 (avg)	.377 (+19%)	.690 (+11%)	146.9
1965	CIN	NL	68	191	25	61	11	1	8	32	1	23	27	0.319	.245 (+30%)	.310 (+27%)	.371 (+38%)	.682 (+33%)	1104.1
1966	CIN	NL	83	235	29	69	13	2	12	38	1	18	37	0.294	.248 (+18%)	.309 (+11%)	.376 (+38%)	.685 (+26%)	992.6
1967	CIN	NL	74	231	25	55	14	3	6	34	2	21	38	0.238	.242 (-2%)	.306 (+1%)	.357 (+13%)	.663 (+7%)	253.4
1968	CIN	NL	46	98	11	28	3	1	2	11	0	8	23	0.286	.236 (+21%)	.298 (+18%)	.340 (+17%)	.638 (+17%)	282.0
1969	CHW	AL	78	188	26	46	12	0	6	33	0	28	45	0.245	.248 (-1%)	.320 (+6%)	.369 (+9%)	.689 (+8%)	263.3
1970	BOS	AL	32	65	4	9	1	1	0	6	1	10	15	0.138	.253 (-45%)	.325 (-23%)	.385 (-52%)	.711 (-39%)	-419.9
1971	BOS	AL	14	27	5	7	1	0	1	3	0	5	5	0.259	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	159	110	963	54	5	89
3B	1	1	0	0	1	0
C	291	236	1593	123	30	20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	CIN	1B	25	17	162	11	0	12
1962	CIN	C	2	0	5	0	0	0
1963	CIN	1B	57	42	317	16	3	20
1963	CIN	C	13	10	92	4	0	1
1964	CIN	1B	1	1	7	0	0	1
1964	CIN	C	27	21	161	8	3	1
1965	CIN	1B	9	5	56	2	1	9
1965	CIN	C	54	48	335	16	5	5
1966	CIN	1B	10	8	56	2	0	8
1966	CIN	C	55	46	323	30	9	2
1967	CIN	1B	6	4	31	3	0	3
1967	CIN	3B	1	1	0	0	1	0
1967	CIN	C	66	57	383	31	6	5
1968	CIN	1B	22	16	164	10	0	13
1968	CIN	C	5	5	21	3	0	1
1969	CHA	1B	13	10	90	2	1	13
1969	CHA	C	51	36	195	26	6	3
1970	BOS	1B	16	7	80	8	0	10
1970	BOS	C	10	9	43	4	0	1
1971	BOS	C	8	4	35	1	1	1