Ted Strong

Born: 1/2/1917 in South Bend, IN, USA

Died: 3/3/1978 in Chicago, IL, USA

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Theodore Relighn Strong

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Biography

Ted Strong, born in 1917, is an active position player renowned for his impressive performance in Major League Baseball. With a career spanning multiple decades, Strong has established himself as a prominent figure in the sport, showcasing a remarkable batting average of .321 over 281 games. His offensive prowess includes 304 hits and 27 home runs, complemented by 200 RBIs. Strong's speed on the bases is also notable, as he has successfully stolen 30 bases throughout his career, making him a dual threat at the plate and on the field. Throughout his career, Strong has earned six All-Star selections, underscoring his status as one of the elite players of his era. His consistent performance and ability to deliver in clutch situations have solidified his reputation within the game. As he continues to play, Strong remains a key contributor to his team's success and an influential presence in the ever-evolving landscape of baseball. His achievements resonate particularly in an era where players are constantly pushing the boundaries of athleticism and skill, making him a significant figure in the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
281	947	206	304	52	16	27	200	30	148	3	0.321	0.424	0.495	0.919	4500.8

Career AVG .321 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.

Career OBP .424 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +25.7% above league average.

Career SLG .495 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +30.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.919 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — +28.1% above 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
1936	CAG	IND	17	55	5	9	2	1	1	9	0	4	0	0.164	.283 (-42%)	.349 (-37%)	.404 (-28%)	.753 (-32%)	-322.8
1937	IA	NAL	20	77	17	24	9	1	0	14	4	15	0	0.312	.276 (+13%)	.342 (+24%)	.398 (+14%)	.740 (+19%)	283.9
1937	KCM	NAL	2	8	1	2	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	283.9
1937	CAG	NAL	4	15	5	6	1	1	1	4	0	1	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	283.9
1938	AB3	NAL	18	62	16	25	4	2	3	17	7	5	2	0.403	.272 (+48%)	.341 (+33%)	.392 (+73%)	.734 (+54%)	548.0
1938	KCM	NAL	3	13	6	5	1	2	1	6	0	2	0	0.385	—	—	—	—	548.0
1939	KCM	NAL	47	163	36	53	7	3	3	32	14	23	1	0.325	.274 (+19%)	.342 (+20%)	.393 (+17%)	.735 (+19%)	584.7
1941	KCM	NAL	37	121	31	41	6	3	6	27	2	28	0	0.339	.262 (+29%)	.332 (+48%)	.373 (+57%)	.705 (+53%)	1285.7
1942	KCM	NAL	45	170	42	59	13	1	7	42	1	23	0	0.347	.253 (+37%)	.323 (+35%)	.349 (+60%)	.672 (+48%)	1386.1
1946	KCM	NAL	34	110	30	40	2	2	3	23	2	19	0	0.364	.256 (+42%)	.328 (+42%)	.358 (+39%)	.687 (+40%)	822.8
1947	KCM	NAL	41	116	12	26	4	0	2	15	0	21	0	0.224	.262 (-15%)	.336 (+3%)	.376 (-17%)	.712 (-8%)	-87.5
1948	IC	NAL	13	37	5	14	1	0	0	10	0	7	0	0.378	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
17	67	11	19	3	0	2	10	5	0	0.284

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	AVG
1946	NWS	KCM	4	15	2	2	0	1	2	1	0.133
1942	NWS	KCM	4	18	6	6	1	1	4	1	0.333
1939	ALC	KCM	5	19	0	5	1	0	1	0	0.263
1937	ALC	KCM	4	15	3	6	1	0	3	3	0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	29	27	240	15	4	11
2B	1	1	0	0	0	0
3B	18	15	20	22	4	0
OF	145	142	182	21	10	3
SS	88	88	175	221	28	34

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	CAG	SS	17	17	31	22	7	3
1937	IA	SS	20	20	40	64	7	8
1937	KCM	1B	2	1	6	1	0	0
1937	KCM	SS	1	1	2	1	0	0
1937	CAG	1B	2	2	24	2	2	2
1937	CAG	SS	2	2	3	3	1	0
1938	AB3	1B	13	13	107	8	1	3
1938	AB3	2B	1	1	0	0	0	0
1938	AB3	3B	3	3	2	5	0	0
1938	AB3	SS	1	1	1	2	0	0
1938	KCM	SS	3	3	5	12	0	0
1939	KCM	1B	5	5	52	2	1	2
1939	KCM	3B	2	1	2	1	0	0
1939	KCM	SS	41	41	87	110	12	22
1941	KCM	1B	2	1	11	2	0	1
1941	KCM	3B	9	8	7	12	1	0
1941	KCM	OF	28	28	36	6	1	1
1942	KCM	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1942	KCM	OF	45	45	48	7	2	1
1946	KCM	1B	1	1	12	0	0	1
1946	KCM	3B	1	1	3	2	2	0
1946	KCM	OF	31	31	38	4	2	0
1947	KCM	1B	4	4	28	0	0	2
1947	KCM	3B	2	2	6	2	1	0
1947	KCM	OF	31	29	39	2	5	1
1948	IC	OF	10	9	21	2	0	0
1948	IC	SS	3	3	6	7	1	1