Jack Damaska

Born: 8/21/1937 in Beaver Falls, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-07-03 | Final Game: 1963-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Jack Lloyd Damaska

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Biography

Jack Damaska was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the summer of 1963. Born in 1937, he made his MLB debut on July 3, 1963, and played his final game just 17 days later, on July 20, 1963. Despite a short career, Damaska's time in the majors is a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during the early 1960s, an era characterized by a mix of established stars and emerging talent. During his five-game stint in the big leagues, Damaska recorded one hit and drove in one run, giving him a batting average of 0.2. While his statistical contributions may seem modest, they reflect the challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark in a league filled with talented athletes. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, Damaska's presence in the major leagues adds a unique layer to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the fleeting opportunities that some players experience at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 41.2% 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
1963	STL	NL	5	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	SLN	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1963	SLN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Left Field	1