Jack Cassel

Born: 8/8/1980 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-08-10 | Final Game: 2008-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Joseph Buren Cassel

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Biography

Jack Cassel was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2010. Known for his competitive spirit and dedication on the mound, Cassel's career spanned parts of four seasons, with notable appearances in both the 2007 and 2008 seasons. He concluded his career with a record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.92, demonstrating his ability to navigate through challenging lineups while contributing to his teams' pitching staff. Throughout his time in the league, Cassel recorded a total of 25 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to get batters out with precision and skill. Although he did not register any saves, his role as a pitcher reflected the dynamics of a transitional era in baseball, where players like him were often used in various relief situations. Cassel's journey through the majors, while brief, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the late 2000s, a period marked by a shift in pitching strategies and player development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	15	7	0	0	0	53.0	68	29	6	13	25	4.92	0

Career ERA 4.92 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — 12.0% worse than 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
2007	SDP	NL	1	1	6	4	0	0	0	22.7	30	10	5	11	3.97	4.47 (+11%)	-
2008	HOU	NL	1	1	9	3	0	0	0	30.3	38	19	8	14	5.64	4.32 (-30%)	-700.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	17	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	7	0.176	0.176	0.176	0.353	0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 57.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.353 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 53.2% 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
2007	SDP	NL	6	8	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	HOU	NL	9	9	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	15	7	2	10	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	SDN	P	6	4	0	5	0	0
2008	HOU	P	9	3	2	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Los Angeles Pierce College	Woodland Hills	CA	2000
Loyola Marymount University	Los Angeles	CA	1999