Rick Stelmaszek, baseball player, 1971-1974

Rick Stelmaszek

Born: 10/8/1948 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/6/2017 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-06-25 | Final Game: 1974-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Richard Francis Stelmaszek

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Biography

Rick Stelmaszek was a professional baseball player born in 1948, who competed in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1971 until 1974. Known for his versatility on the field, Stelmaszek played primarily during an era that was characterized by the transition away from the deadball era and into a time where power hitting began to emerge. Over his career, he appeared in 60 games, showcasing his skills as both a reliable teammate and a determined competitor. Throughout his time in the majors, Stelmaszek recorded 15 hits and 10 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .17 and one home run. Although he did not achieve significant individual accolades, his contributions to the teams he played for went beyond mere statistics, as he provided depth and experience during a pivotal time in baseball history. After retiring from professional play, Stelmaszek's journey in baseball continued in various capacities, further enriching his connection to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
60 88 4 15 3 0 1 10 0 17 18 0.170 0.302 0.239 0.541 41.1

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.541 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 22.0% 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
1971 WS2 AL 6 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 TEX AL 7 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1973 LAA AL 22 26 2 4 1 0 0 3 0 6 7 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1974 CHC NL 25 44 2 10 2 0 1 7 0 10 6 0.227 — — — — 41.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 48 23 130 8 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 WS2 C 3 1 4 1 0 0
1973 TEX C 7 2 17 0 0 0
1973 CAL C 22 9 54 5 0 0
1974 CHN C 16 11 55 2 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 48