Jack Radtke, baseball player, 1936-1936

Jack Radtke

Born: 4/14/1913 in Denver, CO, USA

Died: 10/24/2006 in Twin Falls, ID, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-08-01 | Final Game: 1936-09-26

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Jack William Radtke

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Biography

Jack Radtke, born in 1913, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief career from 1936. Primarily serving as a position player, Radtke's tenure in the league was short, with a total of 33 games played. Over the course of his career, he recorded 3 hits, 2 RBIs, and a batting average of .097. While he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated his speed on the base paths by successfully stealing 3 bases. Radtke's playing career spanned a time when baseball was beginning to evolve, transitioning from the relatively conservative styles of the earlier eras into a more dynamic game. Though his statistical contributions were modest, Radtke's presence in the Major Leagues during the 1936 season reflects the rich tapestry of players who sought to leave their mark in the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment. His journey through the game serves as a reminder of the many individuals who comprised the fabric of baseball history during that era.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
8.0 7.0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.286 0.375 0.286 0.661

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1935 8.0 7.0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.286 0.375 0.286 0.661

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
33 31 8 3 0 0 0 2 3 4 9 0.097 0.200 0.097 0.297 0.0

Career AVG .097 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 65.9% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 42.8% below league average.

Career SLG .097 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 76.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.297 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 60.6% 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
1936 BRO NL 33 31 8 3 0 0 0 2 3 4 9 0.097 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 14 0 6 15 0 0
3B 5 0 3 3 1 0
SS 4 0 9 10 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 BRO 2B 14 0 6 15 0 0
1936 BRO 3B 5 0 3 3 1 0
1936 BRO SS 4 0 9 10 3 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 14
Third Base 5
Shortstop 4