Jess Cortazzo

Born: 9/26/1904 in Wilmerding, PA, USA

Died: 3/4/1963 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-09-01 | Final Game: 1923-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'3" | Weight: 142 lbs

Full name: John Francis Cortazzo

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Biography

Jess Cortazzo was a professional baseball player born in 1904, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned a single game on September 1, 1923. As a position player, Cortazzo's time in the majors was notably short, as he did not record any hits, home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases during his appearance. His batting average stood at 0.0, highlighting the challenges faced by many players during the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. Cortazzo's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more dynamic offensive performances that characterized the following decades. While his contributions to the game may not have been statistically significant, every player who reached the major leagues played a role in the rich tapestry of baseball history. Jess Cortazzo's brief tenure serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to greatness, demonstrating the determination and passion that fuels the sport at all levels.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	0.333	.000	0.333

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1934	4.0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	0.333	.000	0.333

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1923	CHW	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games