Jack Lazorko
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1988)
Jack Lazorko was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1988 for 4 teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 5 seasons. Across 69 career appearances, he went 5-8 with a 4.22 ERA and 108 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-06-04
- Last Game
- 1988-09-27
Full name: Jack Thomas Lazorko
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | ML4 | AL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39.2 | 37 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 4.31 | 3.81 (-13%) | -1765.9 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.1 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3.54 | 3.89 (+9%) | -185.3 |
| 1986 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4.05 | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CAL | AL | 5 | 6 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 117.2 | 108 | 60 | 44 | 55 | 4.59 | 4.29 (-7%) | -3015.6 |
| 1988 | CAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.2 | 37 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 3.35 | 3.73 (+10%) | -1041.6 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 5 | 8 | 69 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 222.0 | 213 | 104 | 94 | 108 | 4.22 | — | -6,008 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | ML4 | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | DET | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CAL | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CAL | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (138 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 35 | 120.0 | 123 | 70 | 59 | 60 | 5.25 |
| Away | 34 | 102.0 | 90 | 34 | 35 | 48 | 3.00 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-09-27 | LAA | MIL | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-21 | LAA | MIL | — | 2.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-19 | LAA | MIL | — | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-09-17 | LAA | TEX | — | 4.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988-09-10 | LAA | TEX | — | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-08-30 | LAA | BAL | — | 4.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988-08-26 | LAA | NYY | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988-08-20 | LAA | BAL | — | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-07-04 | LAA | TOR | — | 4.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 1988-06-28 | LAA | MIN | L | 4.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 69 |
Salary History
Jack Lazorko's recorded salaries total $97,000 over 1 season, in 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Lazorko's career ran from 1984 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, and 1987.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CAL | AL | $97,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $97,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade College - Kendall Campus | Miami | FL | 1975, 1976 |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State | MS | 1977, 1978 |
Jack Lazorko: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 4, 1984 and the final game on September 27, 1988, Jack Lazorko built the record summarized on this page. By club, Lazorko's seasons break down as the Milwaukee Brewers (1984), the Seattle Mariners (1985), the Detroit Tigers (1986), and the California Angels (1987 to 1988). Lazorko played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on March 30, 1956, in Hoboken, NJ, USA, Lazorko was listed at 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds. Lazorko's full given name, per the bio, is Jack Thomas Lazorko.
Lazorko went 5-8 with a 4.22 ERA in 69 games, 15 of them starts. Also on Lazorko's record: 108 strikeouts. The league ERA over Lazorko's seasons was 3.94, so the 4.22 figure ran 7.0% worse than average. No season topped the 5 wins of 1987. In 1987, one of the busiest seasons, Lazorko posted a 4.59 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.29.
Lazorko appears at one position only: pitcher, in 69 games. On the mound, Lazorko's fielding totals are 18 putouts, 42 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Lazorko
- What years did Jack Lazorko play?
- Jack Lazorko played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1988.
- Was Jack Lazorko a pitcher?
- Yes. Jack Lazorko pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 108 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jack Lazorko play for?
- Jack Lazorko played for 4 teams: the Milwaukee Brewers (1984), the Seattle Mariners (1985), the Detroit Tigers (1986), and the California Angels (1987–1988).
- What were Jack Lazorko's career stats?
- In 69 games, Jack Lazorko went 5-8 with a 4.22 ERA, 108 strikeouts, 222.0 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- How much did Jack Lazorko earn in his career?
- Jack Lazorko's recorded salaries total $97,000 over 1 season, in 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Lazorko's career ran from 1984 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, and 1987.
- What was Jack Lazorko's salary?
- Jack Lazorko's recorded salary was $97,000 in 1988.
- What position did Jack Lazorko play?
- Jack Lazorko played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack Lazorko and how much did he weigh?
- Jack Lazorko was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Jack Lazorko's career ERA?
- Jack Lazorko finished with a 4.22 career ERA, going 5-8 with 108 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jack Lazorko have?
- Jack Lazorko recorded 108 career strikeouts.
- Is Jack Lazorko in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Lazorko has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.