Jack Kucek
Born: 6/8/1953 in Warren, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1974-08-08 | Final Game: 1980-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: John Andrew Charles Kucek
Biography
Jack Kucek was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1953, who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 until 1980. Over the course of his career, Kucek compiled a win-loss record of 7-16 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 5.12. He struck out a total of 121 batters and notched 2 saves, showcasing his capabilities on the mound during a time when pitching strategies were evolving.
Kucek's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by changes in both player conditioning and the way the game was played. Though he faced challenges in achieving a winning record, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the persistence and dedication required of pitchers during the era. Kucek's journey through the major leagues served as a testament to the competitive spirit of the sport and the opportunities it provided to players looking to make their mark.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 16 | 59 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 205.7 | 232 | 117 | 25 | 111 | 121 | 5.12 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CHW | AL | 1 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 48 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 5.26 | - |
| 1975 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4.91 | - |
| 1976 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 9.64 | - |
| 1977 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.7 | 35 | 14 | 10 | 25 | 3.63 | - |
| 1978 | CHW | AL | 2 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 52.0 | 42 | 19 | 27 | 30 | 3.29 | - |
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 1979 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8.31 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | TOR | AL | 3 | 8 | 23 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 68.0 | 83 | 51 | 41 | 35 | 6.75 | -2507.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CHW | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CHW | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CHW | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | PHI | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | TOR | AL | 23 | 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 | 59 | 27 | 16 | 31 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CHA | P | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | CHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | CHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CHA | P | 8 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | CHA | P | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | CHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | PHI | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | TOR | P | 23 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 59 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University of Ohio | Oxford | OH | 1972, 1973, 1974 |