Ted Sepkowski, baseball player, 1942-1947

Ted Sepkowski

Born: 11/9/1923 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 3/8/2002 in Severna Park, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-09 | Final Game: 1947-06-21

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

Full name: Theodore Walter Sepkowski

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Biography

Ted Sepkowski was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1940s. His career spanned from 1942 until his final game on June 21, 1947. A versatile position player, Sepkowski appeared in 19 games at the highest level of the sport. Throughout his career, he recorded a total of 6 hits, contributing to a batting average of .231. Although he did not hit any home runs, he did drive in 1 run and was known for his tenacity on the field. Sepkowski played during a transformative era in baseball, which was marked by the ongoing impacts of World War II and the early stages of player integration. Despite the limited opportunities presented to him in a competitive landscape, his brief stint in the major leagues reflected the tenacity and passion for the game that many players exhibited during this time. His legacy, while not defined by towering statistics, serves as a reminder of the numerous players who contributed to the sport in less heralded roles.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 26 3 6 2 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.231 0.259 0.308 0.567 0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.567 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 18.0% 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
1942 CLE AL 5 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1946 CLE AL 2 8 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1947 CLE AL 10 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1947 NYY AL 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 6 8 3 0
3B 2 0 3 2 1 1
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 CLE 2B 2 0 6 8 3 0
1946 CLE 3B 2 0 3 2 1 1
1947 CLE OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 2
Right Field 1