Jack Cullen, baseball player, 1962-1966

Jack Cullen

Born: 10/6/1939 in Newark, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-09 | Final Game: 1966-05-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Patrick Cullen

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Biography

Jack Cullen was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1939, whose career spanned from 1962 until his final game on May 5, 1966. During his time in Major League Baseball, Cullen established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 4-4 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.07. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he accumulated 34 strikeouts throughout his career, complemented by a single save, showcasing his capability to perform in high-pressure situations. Cullen's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of more specialized roles for pitchers. His performances contributed to the evolving nature of pitching strategies in the early 1960s, a time when teams began to rely more heavily on bullpen specialists. While his time in the league was relatively brief, Cullen's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the era and underscored the importance of strong pitching in achieving team success. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 4 19 9 2 1 1 73.3 72 25 2 28 34 3.07 0

Career ERA 3.07 vs. league average 3.66 across their career seasons — 16.1% better 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
1962 NYY AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 3.0 2 0 2 2 0.00 — -
1965 NYY AL 3 4 12 9 2 1 0 59.0 59 20 21 25 3.05 3.50 (+13%) -
1966 NYY AL 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 11.3 11 5 5 7 3.97 3.52 (-13%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 23 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 11 0.130 0.130 0.130 0.261 0.0

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career OBP .130 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 58.7% below league average.

Career SLG .130 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 65.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.261 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 62.5% 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
1962 NYY AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1965 NYY AL 12 20 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.150 — — — — 0.0
1966 NYY AL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 19 9 3 16 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 NYA P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1965 NYA P 12 9 2 16 2 0
1966 NYA P 5 0 1 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 19