Jack Baldschun, baseball player, 1961-1970

Jack Baldschun

Born: 10/16/1936 in Greenville, OH, USA

Died: 6/6/2023 in Green Bay, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-28 | Final Game: 1970-08-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jack Edward Baldschun

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Biography

Jack Baldschun was a notable pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 until 1970. Born in 1936, Baldschun made his mark during a competitive era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and an evolving offensive landscape. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 48-41 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.69. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing with a total of 555 strikeouts, and he also contributed significantly to his teams' successes with 60 saves. Baldschun's playing style reflected the attributes valued in pitchers of his time, as he combined finesse with power to keep hitters off balance. He played for several teams during his career, showcasing his adaptability and determination on the mound. His contributions were particularly important in late-game situations, where his saves highlighted his role as a reliable reliever. Jack Baldschun's legacy in baseball is marked by his consistent performance and his impact during a pivotal time in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
48 41 457 0 0 0 60 704.0 687 289 45 298 555 3.69 0

Career ERA 3.69 vs. league average 3.65 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
1961 PHI NL 5 3 65 0 0 0 3 99.7 90 43 49 59 3.88 4.03 (+4%) 248.9
1962 PHI NL 12 7 67 0 0 0 13 112.7 95 37 58 95 2.96 3.96 (+25%) 2116.9
1963 PHI NL 11 7 65 0 0 0 16 113.7 99 29 42 89 2.30 3.46 (+34%) 1621.7
1964 PHI NL 6 9 71 0 0 0 21 118.3 111 41 40 96 3.12 3.58 (+13%) 1906.4
1965 PHI NL 5 8 65 0 0 0 6 99.0 102 42 42 81 3.82 3.50 (-9%) 1764.7
1966 CIN NL 1 5 42 0 0 0 0 57.3 71 35 25 44 5.49 3.52 (-56%) 110.9
1967 CIN NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 13.0 15 6 9 12 4.15 3.30 (-26%) 173.9
1969 SDP NL 7 2 61 0 0 0 1 77.0 80 41 29 67 4.79 3.61 (-33%) -
1970 SDP NL 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 13.3 24 15 4 12 10.12 3.89 (-161%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
457 78 5 7 1 0 0 3 1 5 41 0.090 0.145 0.103 0.247 0.0

Career AVG .090 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.

Career OBP .145 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career SLG .103 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 72.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.247 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 64.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1961 PHI NL 65 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1962 PHI NL 67 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1963 PHI NL 65 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1964 PHI NL 71 16 3 4 1 0 0 2 1 1 8 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1965 PHI NL 65 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1966 CIN NL 42 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1967 CIN NL 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 SDP NL 61 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1970 SDP NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 457 0 39 136 14 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 PHI P 65 0 9 18 0 0
1962 PHI P 67 0 6 19 1 2
1963 PHI P 65 0 8 27 5 0
1964 PHI P 71 0 5 27 4 2
1965 PHI P 65 0 2 22 2 0
1966 CIN P 42 0 1 11 1 2
1967 CIN P 9 0 2 1 0 0
1969 SDN P 61 0 6 10 1 0
1970 SDN P 12 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 457