Ted Uhlaender

Born: 10/21/1939 in Chicago Heights, IL, USA

Died: 2/12/2009 in Atwood, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-04 | Final Game: 1972-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Theodore Otto Uhlaender

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Biography

Ted Uhlaender was a professional baseball player born in 1939, who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a position player from 1965 to 1972. Over the course of his career, Uhlaender played in 898 games, amassing a total of 772 hits and achieving a batting average of .263. His offensive contributions included 36 home runs and 285 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 52 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to not only hit for average but also to provide speed on the bases. Uhlaender's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the era, which was characterized by a mix of power hitting and small-ball tactics. He was known for his versatility in the outfield and played a significant role on the teams he was part of, including the Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Indians. After retiring in 1972, Uhlaender left behind a legacy as a solid contributor during a time when baseball was evolving, bridging the gap between the deadball era and the more offensive-focused decades that followed. His contributions to the game are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
898	2932	343	772	114	21	36	285	52	202	277	0.263	0.311	0.353	0.665	-1057.5

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — near 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
1965	MIN	AL	13	22	1	4	0	0	0	1	1	0	2	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	MIN	AL	105	367	39	83	12	2	2	22	10	27	33	0.226	.248 (-9%)	.309 (-10%)	.376 (-24%)	.685 (-18%)	-1139.7
1967	MIN	AL	133	415	41	107	19	7	6	49	4	13	45	0.258	.242 (+6%)	.306 (-7%)	.357 (+7%)	.663 (avg)	-154.8
1968	MIN	AL	140	488	52	138	21	5	7	52	16	28	46	0.283	.236 (+19%)	.298 (+9%)	.340 (+14%)	.638 (+12%)	934.5
1969	MIN	AL	152	554	93	151	18	2	8	62	15	44	52	0.273	.248 (+10%)	.320 (+3%)	.369 (-4%)	.689 (-1%)	-67.8
1970	CLE	AL	141	473	56	127	21	2	11	46	3	39	44	0.268	.253 (+6%)	.325 (-2%)	.385 (+1%)	.711 (avg)	-98.4
1971	CLE	AL	141	500	52	144	20	3	2	47	3	38	44	0.288	.249 (+16%)	.316 (+6%)	.365 (-4%)	.682 (+1%)	102.3
1972	CIN	NL	73	113	9	18	3	0	0	6	0	13	11	0.159	.243 (-35%)	.310 (-21%)	.353 (-47%)	.664 (-35%)	-633.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	12	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	H	2B	SO	AVG
1972	NLCS	CIN	2	2	1	0	0	0.500
1972	WS	CIN	4	4	1	1	1	0.250
1969	ALCS	MIN	2	6	1	0	0	0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	793	713	1588	36	15	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1965	MIN	OF	4	3	7	1	0	0
1966	MIN	OF	100	99	258	4	4	2
1967	MIN	OF	118	104	255	6	1	3
1968	MIN	OF	129	127	283	3	4	1
1969	MIN	OF	150	125	278	8	1	1
1970	CLE	OF	134	115	225	5	2	1
1971	CLE	OF	131	119	245	6	2	0
1972	CIN	OF	27	21	37	3	1	0