Jose Zardon

Born: 5/20/1923 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 3/21/2017 in Tamarac, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-18 | Final Game: 1945-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Jose Antonio Zardon

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Biography

Jose Zardon, born in 1923, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the 1945 season. He played primarily as a position player and showcased his skills over the course of 54 games. Zardon finished his brief but impactful career with a batting average of .29, accumulating 38 hits and driving in 13 runs. While he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases, contributing to his team’s offensive efforts. Zardon's time in Major League Baseball coincided with the tail end of World War II, a period that saw many players enlist in the military, leading to a unique blend of talent on the field. His performance during this season reflected the resilience and adaptability of players who took the field during such challenging times. Though his career was short-lived, Zardon's contributions to the game remain a testament to the spirit of baseball during an era marked by both conflict and change.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
54	131	13	38	5	3	0	13	3	7	11	0.290	0.326	0.374	0.700	12.0

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.700 vs. league average 0.684 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
1945	WSN	AL	54	131	13	38	5	3	0	13	3	7	11	0.290	.260 (+11%)	.328 (-1%)	.354 (+5%)	.683 (+2%)	12.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	43	0	104	2	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	WS1	OF	43	0	104	2	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	16
Center Field	25
Right Field	3