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Dick Tracewski

Dick Tracewski Notable

b. February 3, 1935 · Los Angeles Dodgers 1962–1965, Detroit Tigers 1966–1969

Dick Tracewski divided eight seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1962, then the Detroit Tigers through 1969.

Across 614 games he batted .213, with 262 hits and 148 runs. He finished with 8 home runs, 31 doubles and 15 stolen bases.

He played 250 games at shortstop, with 482 assists and 32 errors. He turned 89 double plays. He also played 202 games at second base and 115 games at third base.

He was born in Eynon, PA, USA on February 3, 1935. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1962 LAD 15230 000 0200 .000
1963 LAD 1042172349 211 1019392 .226
1964 LAD 1063043175 1341 2631613 .247
1965 LAD 781861740 601 2025302 .215
1966 DET 811241524 110 710321 .194
1967 DET 741071930 421 98201 .280
1968 DET 902123033 314 1524513 .156
1969 DET 66791011 200 415203 .139
Career 6141231148262 3198 9113425315 .213

On this day & linked events

1935

Born February 3, 1935

Eynon, PA, USA

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