Jack Cummings, baseball player, 1926-1929

Jack Cummings

Born: 4/1/1904 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 10/5/1962 in West Mifflin, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-09-11 | Final Game: 1929-07-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John William Cummings

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Biography

Jack Cummings was a professional baseball player born in 1904, who played as a position player in the Major Leagues from 1926 to 1929. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 89 games, showcasing his offensive prowess with a remarkable batting average of .341. Cummings recorded 45 hits, including four home runs, and contributed 28 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. His ability to hit for average and drive in runs made him a valuable asset during his time in the league. Cummings' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, as the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Despite the brevity of his career, Cummings left an impression with his consistent hitting and offensive contributions. His achievements on the field reflected the skills and tenacity characteristic of players of his era, helping to pave the way for future generations of hitters in the game. Retiring on July 18, 1929, Cummings' legacy remains a testament to the talent that emerged in the late 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
89 132 15 45 11 1 4 28 0 12 18 0.341 0.400 0.530 0.930 383.4

Career AVG .341 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +20.5% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — +15.4% above league average.

Career SLG .530 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +33.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.930 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — +24.9% above 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
1926 NY1 NL 7 16 3 5 3 0 0 4 0 4 2 0.312 — — — — 0.0
1927 NY1 NL 43 80 8 29 6 1 2 14 0 5 10 0.362 .282 (+29%) .344 (+18%) .392 (+37%) .736 (+28%) 383.4
1928 NY1 NL 33 27 4 9 2 0 2 9 0 3 4 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1929 NY1 NL 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1929 BSN NL 3 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 48 0 90 17 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 NY1 C 6 0 16 7 1 1
1927 NY1 C 34 0 64 10 2 1
1928 NY1 C 4 0 5 0 1 0
1929 NY1 C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1929 BSN C 3 0 4 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 50