Stan Pawloski
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Stanley Walter Pawloski (born September 6, 1931 in Wanamie, Pennsylvania) is an American
former Major League Baseball
second baseman
who played in two games for the Cleveland Indians
during the 1955 season
. Pawloski threw and batted right-handed, stood 6 in 1 in (1.85 m) tall and weighed 175 pounds (79.4 kg).
He was in his seventh season in the Cleveland farm system and had batted
.267 with 14 home runs and 80 runs batted in for the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians
when he was recalled in September 1955. He started back-to-back games as a second baseman on September 24–25 during a Cleveland road trip to Detroit's
Briggs Stadium. In his debut game, he was held hitless
by Ned Garver
and Paul Foytack
, but in his second contest, he collected his only MLB hit in his eighth and final at bat
, a single
of Tiger southpaw
Bob Miller
in the top of the ninth inning. He played errorless
ball in the field, handling 11 chances.
Pawloski played minor league baseball from 1949–1952 and 1954–1958, all in the Indians' system, and hit .267 lifetime.
United States
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former Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
second baseman
Second baseman
Second base, or 2B, is the second of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that player's team. A second baseman is the baseball player guarding second base...
who played in two games for the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
during the 1955 season
1955 Cleveland Indians season
- Offseason :* October 14, 1954: Owen Friend was purchased from the Indians by the Boston Red Sox.* November 16, 1954: Ralph Kiner was acquired by the Indians from the Chicago Cubs for $60,000 as part of an earlier deal made on September 30, 1954...
. Pawloski threw and batted right-handed, stood 6 in 1 in (1.85 m) tall and weighed 175 pounds (79.4 kg).
He was in his seventh season in the Cleveland farm system and had batted
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
.267 with 14 home runs and 80 runs batted in for the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
when he was recalled in September 1955. He started back-to-back games as a second baseman on September 24–25 during a Cleveland road trip to Detroit's
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
Briggs Stadium. In his debut game, he was held hitless
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
by Ned Garver
Ned Garver
Ned Franklin Garver was an American League pitcher playing from 1948 to 1961 winning 129 games in his major league career. Most of his career was spent playing for perennial second-division teams like the St. Louis Browns and Kansas City Athletics.In 1951, Garver fashioned an outstanding season....
and Paul Foytack
Paul Foytack
Paul Eugene Foytack is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from to .During his eleven year career, he played with the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels, posting a record of 86-87 with a 4.14 ERA...
, but in his second contest, he collected his only MLB hit in his eighth and final at bat
At bat
In baseball, an at bat or time at bat is used to calculate certain statistics, including batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage. It is a more restricted definition of a plate appearance...
, a single
Single (baseball)
In baseball, a single is the most common type of base hit, accomplished through the act of a batter safely reaching first base by hitting a fair ball and getting to first base before a fielder puts him out...
of Tiger southpaw
Left-handed
Left-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
Bob Miller
Bob Miller (1953–1962 pitcher)
Robert Gerald Miller was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for three different teams during his major league career...
in the top of the ninth inning. He played errorless
Error (baseball)
In baseball statistics, an error is the act, in the judgment of the official scorer, of a fielder misplaying a ball in a manner that allows a batter or baserunner to reach one or more additional bases, when such an advance would have been prevented given ordinary effort by the fielder.The term ...
ball in the field, handling 11 chances.
Pawloski played minor league baseball from 1949–1952 and 1954–1958, all in the Indians' system, and hit .267 lifetime.