Ed Jurak

Born: 10/24/1957 in Hollywood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-06-30 | Final Game: 1989-06-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Edward James Jurak

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Biography

Ed Jurak, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1982 to 1989. Primarily serving as a position player, Jurak played a total of 193 games across his tenure in Major League Baseball. He was known for his versatility and ability to contribute in various roles on the field. Jurak recorded 80 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .265, and he drove in 33 runs during his time in the league. His lone home run exemplified his role as a contact hitter rather than a power slugger, and he added a single stolen base to his career totals. Jurak's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by significant changes in player dynamics and the evolution of the game. While he may not have garnered the widespread recognition of some contemporaries, his contributions were valuable to the teams he played for, reflecting the depth and skill required of players in the league. After retiring from professional play on June 26, 1989, Jurak's legacy remains part of the tapestry of baseball history, representing the diligent and often underappreciated role of players who add depth to their teams.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
193	302	35	80	11	5	1	33	1	38	49	0.265	0.346	0.344	0.690	123.6

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — near 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
1982	BOS	AL	12	21	3	7	0	0	0	7	0	2	4	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	BOS	AL	75	159	19	44	8	4	0	18	1	18	25	0.277	.260 (+6%)	.324 (+8%)	.389 (-3%)	.714 (+2%)	63.3
1984	BOS	AL	47	66	6	16	3	1	1	7	0	12	12	0.242	.259 (-7%)	.322 (+11%)	.384 (-5%)	.707 (+2%)	60.3
1985	BOS	AL	26	13	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	OAK	AL	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	SFG	NL	30	42	2	10	0	0	0	1	0	5	5	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	40	24	243	31	3	27
2B	19	4	13	18	3	4
3B	45	25	26	78	10	4
OF	4	0	2	0	0	0
SS	49	16	37	74	7	14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	BOS	3B	11	5	7	17	2	1
1982	BOS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1983	BOS	1B	19	17	160	21	3	19
1983	BOS	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1983	BOS	3B	12	9	5	29	2	2
1983	BOS	SS	38	16	32	67	6	13
1984	BOS	1B	19	6	72	10	0	8
1984	BOS	2B	14	3	12	12	1	4
1984	BOS	3B	9	5	8	18	2	0
1984	BOS	SS	2	0	0	0	0	0
1985	BOS	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1985	BOS	3B	7	2	3	7	2	0
1985	BOS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1985	BOS	SS	3	0	2	3	0	0
1988	OAK	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1989	SFN	1B	1	1	11	0	0	0
1989	SFN	2B	4	1	1	6	2	0
1989	SFN	3B	5	4	3	7	2	1
1989	SFN	OF	2	0	2	0	0	0
1989	SFN	SS	6	0	3	4	1	1