From SABR Encyclopedia
| John J. Omerza Jr.
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| "Jack"
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| Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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| Height:
| 6' 5"
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| Weight:
| 220
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| Born:
| 1932-8-22 at Cleveland, OH (US)
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| Died:
| 1978-9-?
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John Omerza was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Euclid, Ohio in 1952 and 1953.
- Identified as single in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of Slovenian ancestry.
- Identified his hobbies as reading and designing homes in 1952, and as hunting, fishing, ice skating and building model airplanes in 1953.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Euclid High School in 1950.
- Played baseball, basketball, football and hockey in high school.
- Attended Ohio State University for two years.
- Played baseball and basketball, making the varsity in baseball during his first year at Ohio State.
- His most unusual experience was pitching a complete game with a broken little finger on his pitching hand.
Achievements
- Led the 1952 Pioneer League in wild pitches with 18.
Outside of baseball
- Attended Case Institute and worked as a draftsman during the off-season as of 1953.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Pat Patterson of the Cincinnati Reds.
Source
- 1952 Pioneer League Index.
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 293-26-4949).
