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Jack Cummings Notable

b. April 1, 1904 · New York Giants 1926–1929, Boston Braves 1929

Jack Cummings divided four seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the New York Giants from 1926, then the Boston Braves through 1929.

Across 89 games he batted .341, with 45 hits and 15 runs. He finished with 4 home runs and 11 doubles.

He played 48 games behind the plate, with 90 putouts and 6 errors. He turned 2 double plays.

He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, USA on April 1, 1904, and died on October 5, 1962. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1926 NYG 71635 300 4420 .313
1927 NYG 4380829 612 145100 .362
1928 NYG 332749 202 9340 .333
1929 BSN/NYG 6902 000 1020 .222
Career 891321545 1114 2812180 .341

On this day & linked events

1904

Born April 1, 1904

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

1962

Died October 5, 1962