Joe Tepsic, baseball player, 1946-1946

Joe Tepsic

Born: 9/18/1923 in Slovan, PA, USA

Died: 2/23/2009 in Bald Eagle, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-07-12 | Final Game: 1946-10-01

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

Full name: Joseph John Tepsic

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Biography

Joe Tepsic, born in 1923, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1946 season. He played as a position player for a total of 15 games from July 12 to October 1, 1946. Tepsic's tenure in the major leagues came during a time of significant transformation in baseball, shortly after World War II, when many players were returning to the game and the sport was regaining its footing in American culture. Despite his limited playing time, Tepsic's career is noteworthy for its rarity, as he joined the ranks of those who pursued their dreams of playing at the highest level of the sport. In his 15 games, he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His journey reflects the challenges faced by many players striving for success in a competitive environment, highlighting the determination and dedication required to reach the major leagues, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 0.167 0.000 0.167 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 49.3% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 75.8% 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
1946 BRO NL 15 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 BRO OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pennsylvania State University State College PA 1945, 1946