George Alusik
Born: 2/11/1935 in Ashley, PA, USA
Died: 4/20/2018 in Woodbridge, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1958-09-11 | Final Game: 1964-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: George Joseph Alusik
Biography
George Alusik, born in 1935, was a professional baseball player who graced Major League Baseball from 1958 until his retirement in 1964. Primarily serving as a position player, Alusik played in a total of 298 games throughout his career. He was known for his consistent hitting, finishing with 167 hits and a batting average of .256. His power was evident with 23 home runs, contributing 93 RBIs to his teams during his tenure in the league. Alusik also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 1 stolen base.
Alusik's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a time when hitters began to dominate the game. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a reliable player reflected the depth of talent that existed in the league during the late 1950s and early 1960s. His legacy includes not only his on-field statistics but also the role he played in a competitive and evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 298 | 652 | 75 | 167 | 31 | 2 | 23 | 93 | 1 | 73 | 103 | 0.256 | 0.333 | 0.416 | 0.749 | 1153.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | DET | AL | 15 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 90 | 209 | 29 | 57 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 35 | 1 | 16 | 29 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 87 | 221 | 28 | 59 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 37 | 0 | 26 | 33 | 0.267 | 627.1 |
| 1964 | KC1 | AL | 102 | 204 | 18 | 49 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 36 | 0.240 | 74.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 13 | 8 | 91 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| OF | 159 | 133 | 247 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | OF | 50 | 44 | 87 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | KC1 | OF | 63 | 53 | 98 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964 | KC1 | 1B | 12 | 8 | 89 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| 1964 | KC1 | OF | 44 | 36 | 61 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 13 |
| Left Field | 108 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 64 |