Joe Zapustas, baseball player, 1933-1933

Joe Zapustas

Born: 7/25/1907 in Liepaja, Liepaja, Latvia

Died: 1/14/2001 in Brockton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-09-28 | Final Game: 1933-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph John Zapustas

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Biography

Joe Zapustas, born in 1907, was a professional baseball player who graced the field during the early 1930s. His career spanned a brief period from September 28 to September 30 in 1933, during which he played two games as a position player. Zapustas made his mark in the major leagues, albeit in a limited capacity, finishing his career with one hit in those two appearances. His batting average stood at 0.2, reflecting the challenges faced by many players during the era, which was characterized by intense competition and evolving playing styles. Despite a modest statistical output, Zapustas's journey to the major leagues is a testament to the aspirations of many athletes of his time. The early 1930s were marked by the Great Depression, which impacted not only the economy but also the landscape of professional sports, as teams sought to balance talent with financial constraints. While his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Joe Zapustas's brief foray into baseball history serves as a reminder of the many players who strived for greatness in the sport, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball's past.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 47.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 43.4% 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
1933 PHA AL 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 PHA OF 2 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fordham University New York NY 1931, 1932, 1933