Jack Zalusky
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1903)
Jack Zalusky was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1903 for the New York Yankees. In 7 career games, he hit .312 with 5 hits and 1 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 172 lb
- Died
- 8/11/1935 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1903-09-02
- Last Game
- 1903-09-29
Full name: John Francis Zalusky
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .312 | .353 | .312 | .665 | 0 |
Career AVG .312 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +19.4% above league average.
Career OBP .353 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.
Career SLG .312 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career OPS .665 vs. league average .663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | NYA | AL | 7 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .312 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .312 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .364 |
| Away | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-09-29 | NYY | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1903-09-28 | NYY | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-26 | NYY | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-09-23 | NYY | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-12 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903-09-04 | NYY | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-09-02 | NYY | MIN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |
| First Base | 1 |
Jack Zalusky: the record in brief
September 2, 1903 and September 29, 1903 bracket Jack Zalusky's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Highlanders. Born on June 22, 1879, in Minneapolis, MN, USA, Zalusky is listed as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Zalusky's listed size is 172 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Zalusky's death is recorded on August 11, 1935, in Minneapolis, MN, USA. Jack Zalusky was the playing name; the full given name is John Francis.
Zalusky's career batting table shows 7 games, 16 at bats and 5 hits, a .312 average; the totals also include 1 RBI. Over the seasons Zalusky played, league hitters batted .262; the .312 career figure is 19.4% above that. Zalusky's lone season row is 1903 with the New York Highlanders: 7 games, 5 hits in 16 at bats.
Among the most recent games in Zalusky's log, September 28, 1903 stands out: 3 hits in 4 at bats.
The position table credits Zalusky with 6 games at catcher and also lists 1 at first base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Zalusky
- Was Jack Zalusky a pitcher?
- No. Jack Zalusky was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jack Zalusky hit?
- Jack Zalusky hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Jack Zalusky play for?
- Jack Zalusky played for one team, the New York Highlanders (1903).
- What were Jack Zalusky's career stats?
- In 7 games, Jack Zalusky had 5 hits, 1 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .312 batting average.
- What position did Jack Zalusky play?
- Jack Zalusky played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack Zalusky and how much did he weigh?
- Jack Zalusky was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 172 pounds.
- What was Jack Zalusky's career batting average?
- Jack Zalusky batted .312 over his career, with 5 hits in 16 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jack Zalusky have?
- Jack Zalusky drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Jack Zalusky in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Zalusky has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.