Jack Wallaesa

Born: 8/31/1919 in Easton, PA, USA

Died: 12/27/1986 in Easton, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-22 | Final Game: 1948-08-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 191 lbs

Full name: John Wallaesa

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Biography

Jack Wallaesa was a professional baseball player born in 1919, whose career spanned from 1940 until his final game on August 3, 1948. Primarily playing as a position player, Wallaesa participated in 219 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 120 hits, including 15 home runs, and drove in 61 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .205. Known for his versatility on the field, Wallaesa also showcased his speed with 3 stolen bases, contributing to his teams in various capacities. Wallaesa played during a transformative period in baseball history, which included the onset of World War II and the subsequent challenges faced by players and teams. His career, although not filled with overwhelming statistical achievements, represented the dedication and resilience of players in an era marked by both competition and change. Despite a modest batting average, Wallaesa's presence in the game during the late 1940s added to the rich tapestry of baseball history, as the sport began to see the integration of players and the evolution of playing styles.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
219	584	56	120	17	4	15	61	3	46	138	0.205	0.267	0.325	0.592	-1130.3

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.592 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 15.8% 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
1940	PHA	AL	6	20	0	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	PHA	AL	36	117	13	30	4	1	2	13	0	8	26	0.256	.253 (+1%)	.323 (-3%)	.349 (+3%)	.672 (avg)	-6.4
1946	PHA	AL	63	194	16	38	4	2	5	11	1	14	47	0.196	.256 (-24%)	.328 (-24%)	.358 (-12%)	.687 (-18%)	-651.6
1947	CHW	AL	81	205	25	40	9	1	7	32	2	23	51	0.195	.262 (-26%)	.336 (-17%)	.376 (-7%)	.712 (-12%)	-472.4
1948	CHW	AL	33	48	2	9	0	0	1	3	0	1	12	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0