Gary Rajsich

Born: 10/28/1954 in Youngstown, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-04-09 | Final Game: 1985-07-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Gary Louis Rajsich

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Biography

Gary Rajsich was a professional baseball player born in 1954, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1982 until his retirement on July 1, 1985. Over the course of his career, Rajsich participated in 149 games, where he showcased his abilities primarily as an outfielder. He recorded a batting average of .236, accumulating a total of 70 hits, including 3 home runs and 27 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, he displayed a measure of speed on the bases, finishing his career with 1 stolen base. Rajsich's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by evolving offensive strategies and a shift in player dynamics. While he may not have been a standout player in terms of statistics, his contributions to his teams were notable during his time in the league. After his playing days, Rajsich remained connected to the sport, reflecting the journey of many players who navigated the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball in the early 1980s. His experiences on the field are a testament to the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest levels of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
149	296	28	70	17	3	3	27	1	39	64	0.236	0.328	0.345	0.673	-339.6

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.673 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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
1982	NYN	NL	80	162	17	42	8	3	2	12	1	17	40	0.259	.261 (-1%)	.324 (+3%)	.388 (-2%)	.712 (avg)	28.4
1983	NYN	NL	11	36	5	12	3	0	1	3	0	3	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	STL	NL	7	7	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	2	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	SFG	NL	51	91	5	15	6	0	0	10	0	17	22	0.165	.257 (-36%)	.323 (-8%)	.390 (-41%)	.714 (-26%)	-368.0