Stan Jok
Born: 5/3/1926 in Buffalo, NY, USA
Died: 3/6/1972 in Buffalo, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1954-04-13 | Final Game: 1955-05-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Stanley Edward Jok
Biography
Stan Jok was a professional baseball player born in 1926 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the mid-1950s. His career spanned from 1954 to 1955, during a transitional era in the sport, as baseball was evolving from the post-war years into a time of increased racial integration and offensive innovation. Jok appeared in a total of 12 games, where he accumulated 3 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 4 runs, finishing his brief career with a batting average of .158.
Jok’s playing style showcased the grit and determination characteristic of players during this period, even if his overall statistical contributions were modest. With no stolen bases recorded, he focused primarily on his offensive capabilities, demonstrating power with his sole home run. Although his time in the major leagues was short-lived, Jok's participation in the game reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the challenges of competing at the highest level during a dynamic time in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.158 | 0.227 | 0.316 | 0.543 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CHW | AL | 3 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | PHI | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | CHW | AL | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 6 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CHA | 3B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955 | CHA | 3B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 6 |
| Left Field | 1 |