Jack Zalusky

Born: 6/22/1879 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

Died: 8/11/1935 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-02 | Final Game: 1903-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: John Francis Zalusky

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Biography

Jack Zalusky, born in 1879, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1903 to 1909. Primarily recognized as a position player, Zalusky made a brief yet impactful mark in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 7 games. During this short stint, he recorded 5 hits, contributing to an impressive batting average of .312. Though he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 1 run, showcasing his ability to make contact and support his teammates. Zalusky played during the early 20th century, a time characterized by a transition in baseball styles and strategies. While his career was not long, his batting average reflects a level of skill that was noteworthy for the era. Although he did not achieve the prominence of many of his contemporaries, Zalusky's contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of baseball history. His time in the major leagues exemplified the journey of many players who strived for success in a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	16	2	5	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.312	0.353	0.312	0.665	0.0

Career AVG .312 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +19.4% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.663 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
1903	NYY	AL	7	16	2	5	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.312	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
C	6	0	16	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1903	NYA	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1903	NYA	C	6	0	16	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	6
First Base	1