Dan Lazar was a left-handed pitcher for the Indiana Sycamores from 1963 to 1965. He was a first team All-Indiana College Conference selection in 1964 and again in 1965.
Lazar holds the ISU record for strikeouts in a game with 16 against the Indiana Hoosiers on May 19, 1965. He also struck out 13 against Purdue on Apr. 10, 1965, and had 12 strikeouts against Indiana Central (now the University of Indianapolis) and against Indiana University in the 1963 season. He is second in most career games with 10 or more strikeouts with six.
The Sycamore hurler led Indiana State in strikeouts (50) and wins (5) during the 1963 season, in strikeouts (60), wins (6) and innings pitched (64.0) during the 1964 campaign, and in strikeouts (52), wins (2), innings pitched (53.1) and ERA (0.84) during the 1965 season.
Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 15th round of the June 1965 draft, Lazar made his professional debut with the Sarasota White Sox of the Florida Rookie League, striking out 11 and allowing six hits in earning the win.
Lazar played professionally for five seasons and spent parts of the 1968 and 1969 season with the Chicago White Sox, appearing in 17 games. He played in 151 Minor League games with 29 complete games and posting a 38-29 record. He finished his professional career with a 2.92 ERA.
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Two time 1st team All-Indiana College Conference selection (1964, 1965)
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Holds career record for strikeouts in a game (16 vs. Indiana May 19, 1965)
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Holds career record for most games with 10 or more strikeouts (6)
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Led Indiana State in strikeouts and wins for three straight years
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Let Indiana State in innings pitched two straight years
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Selected by Chicago White Sox in 15th round of June 1965 Major League draft
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Played five seasons of professional ball
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Major League debut June 21, 1968
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Inducted into Hall of Fame February 9, 2009
