Jack Wallaesa
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1940-1948)
Jack Wallaesa was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1948 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 219 career games, he hit .205 with 120 hits, 15 home runs, and 61 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 191 lb
- Died
- 12/27/1986 in Easton, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1940-09-22
- Last Game
- 1948-08-03
Full name: John Wallaesa
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219 | 584 | 56 | 120 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 61 | 3 | 46 | 138 | .205 | .267 | .325 | .592 | -994 |
Career AVG .205 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.
Career SLG .325 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career OPS .592 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 15.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHA | AL | 6 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | PHA | AL | 36 | 117 | 13 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 26 | .256 | .253 (+1%) | .323 (-3%) | .349 (+3%) | .672 (avg) | -5.9 |
| 1946 | PHA | AL | 63 | 194 | 16 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 47 | .196 | .256 (-24%) | .328 (-24%) | .358 (-12%) | .687 (-18%) | -580.3 |
| 1947 | CHA | AL | 81 | 205 | 25 | 40 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 2 | 23 | 51 | .195 | .262 (-26%) | .336 (-17%) | .376 (-7%) | .712 (-12%) | -408.0 |
| 1948 | CHA | AL | 33 | 48 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 219 | 584 | 56 | 120 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 61 | 3 | 46 | 138 | .205 | — | — | — | — | -994 | ||
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 (219 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 103 | 274 | 23 | 60 | 4 | 22 | .219 |
| Away | 116 | 310 | 33 | 60 | 11 | 39 | .194 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-08-03 | CHW | PHA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-01 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-25 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-07-24 | CHW | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-24 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-23 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-19 | CHW | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-11 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-07-10 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-07-08 | CHW | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 133 |
| Left Field | 23 |
Jack Wallaesa: the record in brief
September 22, 1940 and August 3, 1948 bracket Jack Wallaesa's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Athletics (1940 to 1946) and the Chicago White Sox (1947 through 1948). Wallaesa played primarily as a shortstop and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Born on August 31, 1919, in Easton, PA, USA, Wallaesa was listed at 6'3" and 191 pounds. Wallaesa died on December 27, 1986, in Easton, PA, USA. On the record, Jack Wallaesa was born John Wallaesa.
Wallaesa's career batting table shows 219 games, 584 at bats and 120 hits, a .205 average, adding 15 homers and 61 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .267 and .325 give Wallaesa a career OPS of .592. Wallaesa's .205 average ran 21.2% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Wallaesa's .592 stands 15.8% below the league's .703. Wallaesa collected a career-high 40 hits in 1947. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .196 in 1946, did not top the league's .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Wallaesa
- What years did Jack Wallaesa play?
- Jack Wallaesa played in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1948.
- Was Jack Wallaesa a pitcher?
- No. Jack Wallaesa was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jack Wallaesa hit?
- Jack Wallaesa hit 15 career home runs with 120 hits.
- What was Jack Wallaesa's career batting average?
- Jack Wallaesa batted .205 over his career, with 120 hits in 584 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jack Wallaesa have?
- Jack Wallaesa drove in 61 runs in his career.
- Is Jack Wallaesa in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Wallaesa has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.