Jack Kubiszyn, baseball player, 1961-1962

Jack Kubiszyn

Born: 12/19/1936 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-23 | Final Game: 1962-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Henry Kubiszyn

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Biography

Jack Kubiszyn, born in 1936, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1962. Throughout his brief career, he appeared in 50 games, primarily serving as a utility player. Kubiszyn's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the field, allowing him to fill various roles as needed by his team. He was a member of a competitive era that experienced significant transitions in the game, including the integration of players into the league and evolving offensive strategies. During his time in the majors, Kubiszyn recorded 19 hits, which included one home run and two runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .188. While his offensive contributions might not have stood out statistically, his role as a reliable teammate and his ability to adapt to different positions were valuable qualities during his tenure. Kubiszyn's career may not have been lengthy, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the spirit of perseverance that many players exhibited during the early 1960s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
50 101 7 19 2 0 1 2 0 7 12 0.188 0.239 0.238 0.476 -332.3

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career OBP .239 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 40.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.476 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 34.2% 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
1961 CLE AL 25 42 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1962 CLE AL 25 59 3 10 2 0 1 2 0 5 7 0.169 .257 (-34%) .326 (-29%) .393 (-35%) .719 (-33%) -332.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 1 3 0 0
3B 9 8 8 18 0 0
SS 25 18 38 55 3 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 CLE 2B 2 0 1 3 0 0
1961 CLE 3B 8 8 8 18 0 0
1961 CLE SS 7 1 6 7 0 3
1962 CLE 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1962 CLE SS 18 17 32 48 3 14

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 9
Shortstop 25

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1956, 1957, 1958