11 Facts About Jack Zduriencik

1.

Jack Zduriencik served as the general manager of the Seattle Mariners from 2008 until 2015.

2.

Jack Zduriencik's coaching tour included stops at Austin Peay State University, Clairton High School, and Tarpon Springs High School.

3.

Jack Zduriencik was so successful in Milwaukee that many observers felt that he deserved a large part of the credit for the Brewers' eventual return to playoff contention in 2008.

4.

On December 7,2013, Seattle Times columnist Geoff Baker wrote a scathing article about Jack Zduriencik, quoting past employees to show that he is difficult to work with.

5.

Jack Zduriencik was accused of lying about knowledge of Josh Lueke's criminal past before a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.

6.

Jack Zduriencik is accused of lying on his original job application that he has an advanced knowledge of and fondness for contemporary baseball Sabermetrics of the Billy Beane mold, knowing that it would be beneficial in getting him hired.

7.

Jack Zduriencik subsequently issued a public statement in response to the accusations in Baker's column.

8.

Club President Kevin Mather expressed confidence that the Mariners were "in position to be a contender for many years to come" and thought Jack Zduriencik was making a "valiant effort".

9.

Jack Zduriencik earned a bachelor's degree in education at California University of Pennsylvania, followed by a master's degree in physical education at Austin Peay State University.

10.

Self nicknamed "Trader Jack", Jack is married to Debbie Zduriencik.

11.

Jack Zduriencik is an alumnus of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity.