Jack Cusick

Born: 6/12/1928 in Weehawken, NJ, USA

Died: 11/17/1989 in Englewood, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-24 | Final Game: 1952-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Peter Cusick

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Biography

Jack Cusick was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 1950s. Born in 1928, Cusick's career spanned from April 24, 1951, to September 28, 1952, during a transitional period in Major League Baseball characterized by the integration of players and the evolving dynamics of the game. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 114 games, showcasing his talents primarily in the outfield. In terms of performance, Cusick recorded a total of 42 hits, including 2 home runs, and he drove in 22 runs, finishing with a batting average of .174. While these statistics might not reflect the prowess of a perennial All-Star, Cusick's contributions to his teams were part of the larger narrative of baseball during a time when many players were emerging into the league amidst significant changes, including the impact of the post-war era on player development and team composition. Cusick's time in the majors may have been limited, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
114	242	21	42	4	2	2	22	2	23	38	0.174	0.245	0.231	0.477	-1430.0

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.477 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 32.8% 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
1951	CHC	NL	65	164	16	29	3	2	2	16	2	17	29	0.177	.260 (-32%)	.336 (-24%)	.385 (-34%)	.721 (-29%)	-883.0
1952	BSN	NL	49	78	5	13	1	0	0	6	0	6	9	0.167	.252 (-34%)	.326 (-31%)	.369 (-51%)	.696 (-42%)	-547.0