Jack Curtis
Born: 1/11/1937 in Rhodhiss, NC, USA
Died: 5/12/2025 in Granite Falls, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1961-04-22 | Final Game: 1963-05-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jack Patrick Curtis
Biography
Jack Curtis was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 until 1963. Born in 1937, Curtis made his mark during a transitional period in the game, which was moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in a total of 33 games, finishing with a record of 14 wins and 19 losses.
Curtis posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.84 and recorded 108 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the challenges he faced on the mound. He also contributed to his teams as a reliable relief option, earning one save during his tenure. Although his career was short-lived, Curtis remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing an era of evolution in pitching strategies and team dynamics. His contributions, albeit modest in terms of statistics, are a reminder of the many players who shaped the game during the early 1960s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 19 | 69 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 279.0 | 328 | 150 | 33 | 89 | 108 | 4.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | CHC | NL | 10 | 13 | 31 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 180.3 | 220 | 98 | 51 | 57 | 4.89 | - |
| 1962 | CHC | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 3.50 | - |
| 1962 | ATL | NL | 4 | 4 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75.7 | 82 | 35 | 27 | 40 | 4.16 | - |
| 1963 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 82 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 32 | 0.183 | 0.302 | 0.293 | 0.595 | -185.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | CHC | NL | 31 | 60 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 23 | 0.167 | -185.0 |
| 1962 | CHC | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | ATL | NL | 30 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | CLE | AL | 4 | 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 | 69 | 35 | 11 | 55 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | CHN | P | 31 | 27 | 5 | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| 1962 | CHN | P | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | ML1 | P | 30 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | CLE | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 69 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 3rd | 1.0 | 16 | 1 |