Jack Crouch
Born: 10/12/1903 in Cooleemee, NC, USA
Died: 8/25/1972 in Leesburg, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-09-18 | Final Game: 1933-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Jack Albert Crouch
Biography
Jack Crouch, born in 1903, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the early 1930s. His career spanned from September 18, 1930, to October 1, 1933, during a period that saw the game transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-focused style of play. Crouch primarily served as a position player, participating in a total of 43 games over his brief career.
Throughout his time in the big leagues, Crouch recorded 9 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 8 runs, finishing with a batting average of .125. He also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 1 base. While his offensive statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Crouch's journey through the majors highlights the diverse experiences of players during a time of significant change in baseball, as the sport was evolving both in terms of gameplay and the demographic landscape of its players.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 72 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0.125 | 0.182 | 0.181 | 0.362 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | SLA | AL | 6 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | SLA | AL | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | CIN | NL | 10 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | SLA | AL | 19 | 30 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 27 | 0 | 66 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | SLA | C | 5 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | SLA | C | 7 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1933 | CIN | C | 6 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933 | SLA | C | 9 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 27 |