Jack Baldschun
Born: 10/16/1936 in Greenville, OH, USA
Died: 6/6/2023 in Green Bay, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1961-04-28 | Final Game: 1970-08-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jack Edward Baldschun
Biography
Jack Baldschun was a notable pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 until 1970. Born in 1936, Baldschun made his mark during a competitive era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and an evolving offensive landscape. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 48-41 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.69. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing with a total of 555 strikeouts, and he also contributed significantly to his teams' successes with 60 saves.
Baldschun's playing style reflected the attributes valued in pitchers of his time, as he combined finesse with power to keep hitters off balance. He played for several teams during his career, showcasing his adaptability and determination on the mound. His contributions were particularly important in late-game situations, where his saves highlighted his role as a reliable reliever. Jack Baldschun's legacy in baseball is marked by his consistent performance and his impact during a pivotal time in the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 41 | 457 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 704.0 | 687 | 289 | 45 | 298 | 555 | 3.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 5 | 3 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 99.7 | 90 | 43 | 49 | 59 | 3.88 | 248.9 |
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 12 | 7 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 112.7 | 95 | 37 | 58 | 95 | 2.96 | 2116.9 |
| 1963 | PHI | NL | 11 | 7 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 113.7 | 99 | 29 | 42 | 89 | 2.30 | 1621.7 |
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 6 | 9 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 118.3 | 111 | 41 | 40 | 96 | 3.12 | 1906.4 |
| 1965 | PHI | NL | 5 | 8 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 99.0 | 102 | 42 | 42 | 81 | 3.82 | 1764.7 |
| 1966 | CIN | NL | 1 | 5 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.3 | 71 | 35 | 25 | 44 | 5.49 | 110.9 |
| 1967 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 4.15 | 173.9 |
| 1969 | SDP | NL | 7 | 2 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 77.0 | 80 | 41 | 29 | 67 | 4.79 | - |
| 1970 | SDP | NL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 24 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 10.12 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 457 | 78 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 41 | 0.090 | 0.145 | 0.103 | 0.247 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 65 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 67 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | PHI | NL | 65 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 71 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | PHI | NL | 65 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CIN | NL | 42 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CIN | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SDP | NL | 61 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | SDP | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 457 | 0 | 39 | 136 | 14 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | PHI | P | 65 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | PHI | P | 67 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| 1963 | PHI | P | 65 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| 1964 | PHI | P | 71 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 4 | 2 |
| 1965 | PHI | P | 65 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | CIN | P | 42 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 1967 | CIN | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SDN | P | 61 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | SDN | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 457 |