Dick Sipek

Born: 1/16/1923 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 7/17/2005 in Quincy, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-28 | Final Game: 1945-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Richard Francis Sipek

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Biography

Dick Sipek was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who played in Major League Baseball during the unique and tumultuous era of 1945, a season marked by the aftermath of World War II. His career, though brief, spanned from April 28 to September 29, 1945, during which he appeared in 82 games as a position player. Sipek showcased a batting average of .244, accumulating a total of 38 hits and driving in 13 runs while not hitting any home runs. His contributions on the field were characterized by a steady, if unspectacular, approach to the game, reflective of the transitional nature of baseball during a time when many star players were serving in the military. Sipek's time in the majors was highlighted by the return of many players from the war, which led to a competitive and rapidly changing landscape in professional baseball. While he did not record any stolen bases, his role as a reliable presence on the roster helped his team navigate the challenges of the season. Despite his limited statistical impact, Sipek's participation in this pivotal moment in baseball history remains a testament to the resilience and determination of players during an era of significant social and athletic change.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
82	156	14	38	6	2	0	13	0	9	15	0.244	0.302	0.308	0.609	-304.6

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 10.9% 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
1945	CIN	NL	82	156	14	38	6	2	0	13	0	9	15	0.244	.260 (-7%)	.328 (-8%)	.354 (-13%)	.683 (-11%)	-304.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	31	0	68	2	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	CIN	OF	31	0	68	2	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	14
Right Field	17