Jack Cust

Born: 1/16/1979 in Flemington, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-26 | Final Game: 2011-07-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Cust

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Biography

Jack Cust, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2001 until his retirement in 2011. Playing primarily as a position player, Cust was known for his power-hitting ability, which was highlighted by his career total of 105 home runs over 670 games. With a batting average of .242 and 323 RBIs, he became a notable figure during his time in the league, particularly recognized for his contributions to the Oakland Athletics, where he had some of his most productive seasons. Cust's playing style embodied the traits of a power hitter, often showcasing his ability to draw walks and hit for power, which was particularly valuable in a league increasingly favoring offensive production in the early 2000s. Despite his relatively low batting average, his on-base skills and home run totals made him a key player for teams that sought offensive firepower. With a career that spanned a transformative era in baseball, Cust's journey reflected both the rise of analytics in evaluating player performance and the enduring appeal of the home run in American baseball. He concluded his career with 510 hits, 6 stolen bases, and a legacy as a player who carved out his niche as a reliable slugger.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
670	2107	311	510	96	2	105	323	6	444	819	0.242	0.374	0.439	0.813	5365.6

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .374 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +12.9% above league average.

Career SLG .439 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.813 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — +8.4% 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
2001	AZ	NL	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	COL	NL	35	65	8	11	2	0	1	8	0	12	32	0.169	.261 (-35%)	.331 (-11%)	.416 (-41%)	.747 (-28%)	-297.0
2003	BAL	AL	27	73	7	19	7	0	4	11	0	10	25	0.260	.264 (-1%)	.332 (+7%)	.422 (+23%)	.754 (+16%)	211.4
2004	BAL	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	SDP	NL	4	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	OAK	AL	124	395	61	101	18	1	26	82	0	105	164	0.256	.268 (-5%)	.335 (+22%)	.422 (+19%)	.758 (+20%)	2017.4
2008	OAK	AL	148	481	77	111	19	0	33	77	0	111	197	0.231	.263 (-13%)	.333 (+12%)	.416 (+14%)	.749 (+14%)	1690.2
2009	OAK	AL	149	513	88	123	16	0	25	70	4	93	185	0.240	.262 (-9%)	.332 (+7%)	.417 (avg)	.750 (+3%)	579.7
2010	OAK	AL	112	349	50	95	19	0	13	52	2	68	127	0.272	.257 (+6%)	.325 (+21%)	.402 (+9%)	.728 (+14%)	1275.4
2011	SEA	AL	67	225	19	48	15	1	3	23	0	44	87	0.213	.255 (-16%)	.320 (+7%)	.399 (-18%)	.719 (-6%)	-111.5