Jack Kubiszyn
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1961-1962)
Jack Kubiszyn was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1962 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 2 seasons. In 50 career games, he hit .188 with 19 hits, 1 home runs, and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1961-04-23
- Last Game
- 1962-09-30
Full name: John Henry Kubiszyn
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 101 | 7 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 12 | .188 | .239 | .238 | .476 | -318 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.
Career OBP .239 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.
Career SLG .238 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 40.0% below league average.
Career OPS .476 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | CLE | AL | 25 | 42 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | CLE | AL | 25 | 59 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .169 | .257 (-34%) | .326 (-29%) | .393 (-35%) | .719 (-33%) | -317.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 50 | 101 | 7 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 12 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -318 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (50 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 75 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 2 | .213 |
| Away | 19 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .120 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-09-30 | CLE | LAA | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962-09-30 | CLE | LAA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-29 | CLE | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-09-18 | CLE | KC1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-02 | CLE | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-23 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-21 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-08-14 | CLE | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-13 | CLE | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-11 | CLE | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 25 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1956, 1957, 1958 |
Jack Kubiszyn: the record in brief
Jack Kubiszyn's major league career runs from a debut on April 23, 1961 to a final game on September 30, 1962. The team column never changes: it is the Cleveland Indians from 1961 to 1962. Kubiszyn, born on December 19, 1936, in Buffalo, NY, USA, is listed as a shortstop and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5'11" and 170 pounds. Kubiszyn's full given name, per the bio, is John Henry Kubiszyn.
Kubiszyn finished with 19 hits from 101 at bats in 50 games, which works out to .188, along with 1 home run and 2 runs batted in. Kubiszyn got on base at a .239 rate and slugged .238 (.476 OPS). Over the seasons Kubiszyn played, league hitters batted .258; the .188 career figure is 27.1% below that. The hits column peaks at 10, in 1962. The best average in the busiest seasons was .214, in 1961.
By games played in the field, shortstop leads with 25, followed by third base (9) and second base (2). At shortstop, Kubiszyn's fielding totals are 38 putouts, 55 assists and 3 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Kubiszyn
- What years did Jack Kubiszyn play?
- Jack Kubiszyn played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1962.
- Was Jack Kubiszyn a pitcher?
- No. Jack Kubiszyn was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jack Kubiszyn hit?
- Jack Kubiszyn hit 1 career home run with 19 hits.
- What teams did Jack Kubiszyn play for?
- Jack Kubiszyn played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1961–1962).
- What were Jack Kubiszyn's career stats?
- In 50 games, Jack Kubiszyn had 19 hits, 1 home runs, 2 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .188 batting average.
- What position did Jack Kubiszyn play?
- Jack Kubiszyn played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack Kubiszyn and how much did he weigh?
- Jack Kubiszyn was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jack Kubiszyn hit each season?
- Jack Kubiszyn's home runs by season: 0 in 1961 and 1 in 1962. His most in one season was 1, in 1962.
- What was Jack Kubiszyn's career batting average?
- Jack Kubiszyn batted .188 over his career, with 19 hits in 101 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jack Kubiszyn have?
- Jack Kubiszyn drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Jack Kubiszyn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Kubiszyn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.