Norm Zauchin

Born: 11/17/1929 in Royal Oak, MI, USA

Died: 1/31/1999 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-09-23 | Final Game: 1959-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Norbert Henry Zauchin

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Biography

Norm Zauchin, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1959. Primarily serving as a position player, Zauchin played a total of 346 games during his career. He was known for his power at the plate, finishing with 242 hits, 50 home runs, and 159 RBIs. With a batting average of .233, he demonstrated the ability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts, particularly during an era characterized by evolving pitching strategies and the early signs of power hitting becoming a focal point in the game. Zauchin's tenure in the league came during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to shift from the more traditional styles of play to a greater emphasis on slugging and run production. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions were valuable to the teams he played for and reflected the changing dynamics of the game. With a total of 5 stolen bases, Zauchin also showcased a measure of speed, rounding out a career that, while perhaps overshadowed by more prominent stars of his time, was nonetheless impactful in its own right. He retired on May 2, 1959, leaving behind a legacy that exemplified the tenacity and evolving nature of baseball in the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
346	1038	134	242	28	2	50	159	5	137	226	0.233	0.324	0.408	0.732	478.7

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .408 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.721 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
1951	BOS	AL	5	12	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	BOS	AL	130	477	65	114	10	0	27	93	3	69	105	0.239	.258 (-8%)	.332 (+1%)	.393 (+9%)	.726 (+5%)	565.9
1956	BOS	AL	44	84	12	18	2	0	2	11	0	14	22	0.214	.258 (-17%)	.331 (+1%)	.397 (-22%)	.728 (-12%)	-126.1
1957	BOS	AL	52	91	11	24	3	0	3	14	0	9	13	0.264	.257 (+2%)	.323 (+6%)	.391 (+1%)	.715 (+3%)	80.4
1958	WSN	AL	96	303	35	69	8	2	15	37	0	38	68	0.228	.257 (-12%)	.324 (-4%)	.394 (+5%)	.719 (+1%)	11.7
1959	WSN	AL	19	71	11	15	4	0	3	4	2	7	14	0.211	.256 (-18%)	.323 (-10%)	.392 (+1%)	.715 (-4%)	-53.1