Pete LaCock

Quick Facts

Full Name	Pete LaCock
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 17, 1952(1952-01-17)
Age	72
Birthplace	Burbank
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Capricorn

Pete LaCock Biography

Pete LaCock is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on January 17, 1952 in Burbank, California, United States. Ralph Pierre “Pete” LaCock, Jr. (born 17 January 1952) 17th 1952) is an ex- Major League Baseball first baseman/outfielder. He was left-handed when he batted and threw. The year 1975 was the year he struck the first grand slam in his career during the last appearance of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson.

The year 1989 was the last time he was a player with The St. Petersburg Pelicans and Winter Haven Super Sox of the Senior Professional Baseball Association.

In 2012 LaCock served as head coach of the Cronulla Sharks baseball club, in the NSW major league competition in Sydney, Australia. In 2012, he managed the Prescott Montezuma Federals of the Freedom Pro Baseball League.

In the course of nine years (715 games) in which he played, he recorded 27 home runs and an average of 224 RBI with a battering percentage of .257. He was a great fielder in the first base and outfield, but he never became an all-time player. He was often utilized as a pinch hitter , or an offensive replacement, or as designated hitter. The team was awarded free agency the 24, 1980 but the team never played a major league match.

Pete LaCock Net Worth

Pete LaCock is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pete LaCock 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

LaCock was chosen with his team the Chicago Cubs in the first round (20th selection) of the January Draft-Regular Phase. The minor-league career of LaCock included being the top player in to the top of the Texas League with 84 bases on balls when he played for the San Antonio Missions in 1971 and also with 13 triples , and 93 base on balls when being with the Midland Cubs in 1972.

Because of his success in the minor leagues He was eventually elevated into the big leagues which is where he played with the Cubs (1972-1976) as well as then the Kansas City Royals (1977-1980). In 1981, LaCock played in Japan with the Yokohama Taiyo Whales.

He managed the Niagara Stars of the Canadian Baseball League in 2003. After serving as the hitting coach for St. Joe Blacksnakes (now defunct) of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball during the 2007 season, he was hired in 2008 as hitting coach for the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association, resigning his position in mid-July. Since then, he’s journeyed as a hitting coach with the Tucson Toros of the Golden Baseball League in 2009, the North American League Schaumburg Flyers in 2010, and the Kevin Costner owned Lake County Fielders (also of the North American League) in 2011.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Pete LaCock Dating?

According to our records, Pete LaCock is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Pete LaCock’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Pete Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Pete LaCock celebrates birthday on January 17 of every year.

Who is Pete LaCock married to?

for five years,” said Janna LaCock , Pete’s wife.

Where does Pete LaCock live?

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: PETE LaCOCK : Baseball Nomad Finds a Home in the Midwest : Family man: After a brief but unpleasant stay in Japan, former Taft High standout is happily settled in Kansas City.

Did Bob Gibson really hit Pete LaCock in an old timers game?

He slugged it off one of the final big league pitches thrown by Hall of Famer Bob Gibson, September 3, 1975 at Busch Stadium II, in a 11-6 Cubbie victory. Several years later, LaCock squared off against Gibson in an ‘old-timers’ game. Gibson’s first pitch drilled Pete in the ribs.

Did Bob Gibson hit a batter in an old timers game?

There are two — TWO — famous stories about Gibson throwing at a batter in an Old Timers’ Game. Story 1: Gibson once plunked Pete LaCock in an Old Timers’ Game because had the gall to hit a grand slam off Gibson in the last inning of Gibson’s career in the major leagues.

Did Peter Marshall son play baseball?

Peter’s eldest son, Pete, was born on January 17, 1952. He became a professional baseball player after he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 1970.