Gary Waslewski

Born: 7/21/1941 in Meriden, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-06-11 | Final Game: 1972-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Gary Lee Waslewski

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Biography

Gary Waslewski, born in 1941, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1972. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Waslewski made a name for himself during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the era of dominant pitchers to a focus on more diverse offensive strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 26 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.44, showcasing his ability to keep teams competitive despite a challenging win-loss record. Throughout his time in the majors, Waslewski struck out 229 batters and recorded 5 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness as both a starter and a relief pitcher. His contributions to the game extended beyond statistics; he was part of a generation of players who helped shape the modern game, navigating the changes in pitching strategies and the increasing emphasis on bullpen usage. After his retirement in 1972, Waslewski's legacy lived on as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, remembered for his resilience and dedication to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
11	26	152	42	5	1	5	410.3	368	157	32	197	229	3.44	0

Career ERA 3.44 vs. league average 3.44 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1967	BOS	AL	2	2	12	8	0	0	0	42.0	34	15	20	20	3.21	3.30 (+3%)	-753.8
1968	BOS	AL	4	7	34	11	2	0	2	105.3	108	43	40	59	3.67	2.98 (-23%)	-1893.2
1969	STL	NL	0	2	12	0	0	0	1	20.7	19	9	8	16	3.92	3.61 (-8%)	-
1969	WSN	NL	3	7	30	14	3	1	1	109.3	102	40	63	63	3.29	3.61 (+9%)	-
1970	WSN	NL	0	2	6	4	0	0	0	24.7	23	14	15	19	5.11	3.89 (-31%)	-
1970	NYY	AL	2	2	26	5	0	0	0	55.0	42	19	27	27	3.11	3.89 (+20%)	-
1971	NYY	AL	0	1	24	0	0	0	1	35.7	28	13	16	17	3.28	3.47 (+5%)	-
1972	OAK	AL	0	3	8	0	0	0	0	17.7	12	4	8	8	2.04	3.26 (+38%)	-795.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
157	88	1	4	1	0	0	3	0	3	50	0.045	0.077	0.057	0.134	0.0

Career AVG .045 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 81.5% below league average.

Career OBP .077 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 75.5% below league average.

Career SLG .057 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 84.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.134 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 80.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1967	BOS	AL	12	11	0	1	0	0	0	7	0.091	—	—	—	—
1968	BOS	AL	39	26	1	1	0	0	1	12	0.038	—	—	—	—
1969	STL	NL	12	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1969	WSN	NL	30	30	0	1	1	2	1	14	0.033	—	—	—	—
1970	WSN	NL	6	6	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.000	—	—	—	—
1970	NYY	AL	26	10	0	1	0	1	0	9	0.100	—	—	—	—
1971	NYY	AL	24	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1972	OAK	AL	8	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—