Sig Jakucki

Born: 8/20/1909 in Camden, NJ, USA

Died: 5/29/1979 in Galveston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-08-30 | Final Game: 1945-08-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Sigmund Jakucki

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Biography

Sig Jakucki was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1945. Born in 1909, Jakucki's career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, encompassing the pre-World War II years and the war itself, which saw many players enlist and leave the game. Over his nine-season career, Jakucki compiled a record of 25-22, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively to his teams. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.79, Jakucki was known for his reliable pitching rather than overpowering strikeout numbers, finishing with 131 strikeouts and 5 saves. His playing style was characterized by a strong understanding of the game and an ability to navigate through tough situations on the mound. Although not a household name, Jakucki's contributions during a challenging era for baseball, when many players were serving in the military, helped to maintain the competitive spirit of the league during his tenure. His legacy remains a testament to the resilience of the sport during those tumultuous years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
25	22	72	50	27	5	5	411.0	431	173	28	131	131	3.79	0

Career ERA 3.79 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — near 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
1936	SLA	AL	0	3	7	2	0	0	0	20.7	32	20	12	9	8.71	4.59 (-90%)	-542.4
1944	SLA	AL	13	9	35	24	12	4	3	198.0	211	78	54	67	3.55	3.57 (+1%)	-2099.0
1945	SLA	AL	12	10	30	24	15	1	2	192.3	188	75	65	55	3.51	3.67 (+4%)	-581.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
73	149	16	24	2	2	3	14	0	3	25	0.161	0.178	0.262	0.439	-820.4

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OBP .178 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 46.9% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.439 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1936	SLA	AL	7	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	SLA	AL	36	73	9	11	1	1	1	8	1	14	0.151	.261 (-42%)	.325 (-50%)	.357 (-35%)	.683 (-42%)	-524.1
1945	SLA	AL	30	70	7	13	1	1	2	6	2	8	0.186	.260 (-29%)	.328 (-37%)	.354 (-11%)	.683 (-24%)	-296.2