Jules Kustus

Born: 9/5/1882 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 4/27/1916 in Eloise, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-04-17 | Final Game: 1909-07-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joseph Julius Kustus

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Biography

Jules Kustus was a professional baseball player born in 1882, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period in 1909. His career spanned from April 17 to July 10 of that year, during which he participated in 53 games as a position player. Kustus recorded a total of 25 hits, including one home run, and drove in 11 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .145. Notably, he showcased his speed on the base paths, stealing 9 bases during his short tenure in the league. Although Kustus's time in Major League Baseball was limited, his presence on the field contributed to the early development of the game during a period characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. While he did not achieve significant statistical success, his role as a player during this era reflects the challenges faced by many athletes in a highly competitive environment. Kustus's contributions, albeit modest, remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	173	12	25	5	0	1	11	9	11	22	0.145	0.204	0.191	0.395	-971.3

Career AVG .145 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.

Career OBP .204 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.

Career SLG .191 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.395 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 36.2% 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
1909	BRO	NL	53	173	12	25	5	0	1	11	9	11	22	0.145	.244 (-41%)	.306 (-33%)	.312 (-39%)	.618 (-36%)	-971.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	50	48	92	6	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	BRO	OF	50	48	92	6	5	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Center Field	18
Right Field	31