Pete Stanicek, baseball player, 1987-1988

Pete Stanicek

Born: 4/18/1963 in Harvey, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-01 | Final Game: 1988-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Peter Louis Stanicek

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Biography

Pete Stanicek was a professional baseball player born in 1963, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1987 to 1988. Primarily recognized as a position player, Stanicek's career spanned parts of two seasons, during which he appeared in 113 games. He recorded a batting average of .243, accumulating 91 hits, 4 home runs, and 26 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, he showcased his speed on the base paths, amassing 20 stolen bases over the course of his brief career. Stanicek played during a transitional period in baseball, which was characterized by the evolution of offensive strategies and an increasing emphasis on speed and versatility. His ability to steal bases added an important dimension to his playing style, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, Stanicek's contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the late 1980s MLB landscape, where players were beginning to embrace more dynamic styles of play.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
113 374 38 91 10 1 4 26 20 36 64 0.243 0.319 0.307 0.626 -646.1

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.626 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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
1987 BAL AL 30 113 9 31 3 0 0 9 8 8 19 0.274 .262 (+4%) .331 (+1%) .415 (-28%) .746 (-15%) -251.5
1988 BAL AL 83 261 29 60 7 1 4 17 12 28 45 0.230 .254 (-10%) .317 (-2%) .377 (-18%) .695 (-10%) -394.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 35 24 57 62 4 20
3B 2 2 1 4 2 0
OF 65 59 128 4 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 BAL 2B 19 17 36 42 2 15
1987 BAL 3B 2 2 1 4 2 0
1988 BAL 2B 16 7 21 20 2 5
1988 BAL OF 65 59 128 4 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 35
Third Base 2
Left Field 65
Designated Hitter 11

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 1983, 1984, 1985