Norm Zauchin
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1951-1959)
Norm Zauchin was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1959 for the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Senators, a span of 9 seasons. In 346 career games, he hit .233 with 242 hits, 50 home runs, and 159 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 491.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 220 lb
- Died
- 1/31/1999 in Birmingham, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1951-09-23
- Last Game
- 1959-05-02
Full name: Norbert Henry Zauchin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 346 | 1,038 | 134 | 242 | 28 | 2 | 50 | 159 | 5 | 137 | 226 | .233 | .324 | .408 | .732 | 491 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .408 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .732 vs. league average .721 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | BOS | AL | 5 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 130 | 477 | 65 | 114 | 10 | 0 | 27 | 93 | 3 | 69 | 105 | .239 | .258 (-8%) | .332 (+1%) | .393 (+9%) | .726 (+5%) | 565.9 |
| 1956 | BOS | AL | 44 | 84 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 22 | .214 | .258 (-17%) | .331 (+1%) | .397 (-22%) | .728 (-12%) | -116.2 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 52 | 91 | 11 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 13 | .264 | .257 (+2%) | .323 (+6%) | .391 (+1%) | .715 (+3%) | 80.4 |
| 1958 | WS1 | AL | 96 | 303 | 35 | 69 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 37 | 0 | 38 | 68 | .228 | .257 (-12%) | .324 (-4%) | .394 (+5%) | .719 (+1%) | 11.7 |
| 1959 | WS1 | AL | 19 | 71 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14 | .211 | .256 (-18%) | .323 (-10%) | .392 (+1%) | .715 (-4%) | -51.2 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 346 | 1,038 | 134 | 242 | 28 | 2 | 50 | 159 | 5 | 137 | 226 | .233 | — | — | — | — | 491 | ||
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 (347 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 168 | 475 | 72 | 125 | 26 | 92 | .263 |
| Away | 179 | 562 | 62 | 117 | 24 | 67 | .208 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959-05-02 | MIN | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959-05-01 | MIN | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959-04-30 | MIN | DET | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959-04-29 | MIN | KC1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959-04-28 | MIN | KC1 | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959-04-26 | MIN | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-04-25 | MIN | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959-04-24 | MIN | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959-04-23 | MIN | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959-04-22 | MIN | NYY | L | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 308 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 1.0 | 24 | 1 |
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Norm Zauchin: the record in brief
The profile opens with Norm Zauchin's first major league game on September 23, 1951; the last one listed came on May 2, 1959. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Red Sox (1951 to 1957) and the Washington Senators (1958 to 1959). Born on November 17, 1929, in Royal Oak, MI, USA, Zauchin is listed as a first baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 220 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. Zauchin's death is recorded on January 31, 1999, in Birmingham, AL, USA. Norm Zauchin was the playing name; the full given name is Norbert Henry.
In 346 games and 1,038 at bats, Zauchin batted .233 with 242 hits, adding 50 home runs and 159 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .324 and .408 give Zauchin a career OPS of .732. The league as a whole hit .258 across Zauchin's seasons, which puts the .233 career mark 9.7% below average. For power, 1955 stands out: 27 home runs with the Boston Red Sox.
Frequently Asked Questions about Norm Zauchin
- What years did Norm Zauchin play?
- Norm Zauchin played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1959.
- Was Norm Zauchin a pitcher?
- No. Norm Zauchin was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Norm Zauchin hit?
- Norm Zauchin hit 50 career home runs with 242 hits.
- What teams did Norm Zauchin play for?
- Norm Zauchin played for 2 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1951, 1955–1957) and the Washington Senators (1958–1959).
- What were Norm Zauchin's career stats?
- In 346 games, Norm Zauchin had 242 hits, 50 home runs, 159 RBI, 134 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .233 batting average.
- What position did Norm Zauchin play?
- Norm Zauchin played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Norm Zauchin and how much did he weigh?
- Norm Zauchin was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Norm Zauchin hit each season?
- Norm Zauchin's home runs by season: 0 in 1951, 27 in 1955, 2 in 1956, 3 in 1957, 15 in 1958, and 3 in 1959. His most in one season was 27, in 1955.
- What was Norm Zauchin's career batting average?
- Norm Zauchin batted .233 over his career, with 242 hits in 1,038 at bats.
- How many RBI did Norm Zauchin have?
- Norm Zauchin drove in 159 runs in his career.
- Is Norm Zauchin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Norm Zauchin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.