Jack Saltzgaver
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1932-1945)
Jack Saltzgaver was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1945 for the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 14 seasons. In 278 career games, he hit .260 with 199 hits, 10 home runs, and 82 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 2/1/1978 in Keokuk, IA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1932-04-12
- Last Game
- 1945-09-30
Full name: Otto Hamlin Saltzgaver
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278 | 764 | 131 | 199 | 26 | 5 | 10 | 82 | 9 | 105 | 80 | .260 | .351 | .347 | .698 | -232 |
Career AVG .260 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .347 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career OPS .698 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | NYA | AL | 20 | 47 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 10 | .128 | — | — | — | — | -229.8 |
| 1934 | NYA | AL | 94 | 350 | 64 | 95 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 36 | 8 | 48 | 28 | .271 | .278 (-2%) | .340 (+6%) | .392 (-11%) | .733 (-3%) | -39.0 |
| 1935 | NYA | AL | 61 | 149 | 17 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 12 | .262 | .279 (-6%) | .342 (+7%) | .399 (-9%) | .742 (-2%) | 39.9 |
| 1936 | NYA | AL | 34 | 90 | 14 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 18 | .211 | .283 (-26%) | .349 (-11%) | .404 (-26%) | .753 (-19%) | -270.2 |
| 1937 | NYA | AL | 17 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | PIT | NL | 52 | 117 | 20 | 38 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 8 | .325 | .260 (+24%) | .328 (+12%) | .354 (+18%) | .683 (+15%) | 267.3 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 278 | 764 | 131 | 199 | 26 | 5 | 10 | 82 | 9 | 105 | 80 | .260 | — | — | — | — | -232 | ||
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 (278 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 131 | 339 | 63 | 92 | 6 | 36 | .271 |
| Away | 147 | 425 | 68 | 108 | 4 | 43 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-09-30 | PIT | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-29 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-16 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-11 | PIT | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-11 | PIT | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-09 | PIT | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-08 | PIT | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-07 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-04 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-29 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 18 | 0 | 84 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 2B | 78 | 0 | 156 | 172 | 16 | 26 |
| 3B | 119 | 0 | 99 | 167 | 12 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | NYA | 2B | 16 | 0 | 38 | 30 | 3 | 5 |
| 1934 | NYA | 1B | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 1934 | NYA | 3B | 84 | 0 | 71 | 130 | 10 | 10 |
| 1935 | NYA | 1B | 6 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935 | NYA | 2B | 25 | 0 | 40 | 64 | 7 | 8 |
| 1935 | NYA | 3B | 18 | 0 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1936 | NYA | 1B | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1936 | NYA | 2B | 6 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 1936 | NYA | 3B | 16 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| 1937 | NYA | 1B | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 1945 | PIT | 2B | 31 | 0 | 63 | 66 | 5 | 11 |
| 1945 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 18 |
| Second Base | 78 |
| Third Base | 119 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Saltzgaver
- What years did Jack Saltzgaver play?
- Jack Saltzgaver played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1945.
- Was Jack Saltzgaver a pitcher?
- No. Jack Saltzgaver was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jack Saltzgaver hit?
- Jack Saltzgaver hit 10 career home runs with 199 hits.
- What was Jack Saltzgaver's career batting average?
- Jack Saltzgaver batted .260 over his career, with 199 hits in 764 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jack Saltzgaver have?
- Jack Saltzgaver drove in 82 runs in his career.
- Is Jack Saltzgaver in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Saltzgaver has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.