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Jack Cust

Designated Hitter
Position
DH
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L
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  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 231 lbs
  • Born: Jan 16, 1979

  • Debut: September 26, 2001

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October 2, 2009

Jack Cust yanked his 25th home run in the ninth inning of a 4-1 game on Thursday, but it wouldn't be enough for the A's, who lost 4-2 in Seattle.

Our View:

Cust now has at least 25 bombs in each of the past three seasons. The problem is, the free-agent-to-be also has an average below .250 in that span to go along with over 500 strikeouts. Not necessarily a recipe for a huge deal.

September 27, 2009

Jack Cust went 3-for-6 with a homer and four RBI in the A's 15-10 rout of the Angels on Saturday.

Our View:

Cust now has 24 homers and 69 RBI on the season. While he's a low average hitter (.243), he still gets on base at a .361 clip. Typical Billy Beane character.

September 8, 2009

Jack Cust went 2-for-5 with three RBI in Tuesday's 11-3 win at Chicago. He hit a double and a three-run homer off Carlos Torres.

Our View:

Cust snapped a nine-game skid without a homer, but still leads Oakland with 21. He ended a seven-game drought without an RBI as well.

August 27, 2009

Jack Cust went 1-for-4 with a solo homer off Luke French in tonight's 5-3 loss at Seattle.

Our View:

Cust is hot as he has a hit in four straight games, with three homers over the span. He continues to lead the A's with 20 homers and 69 runs scored.

August 25, 2009

Jack Cust performed well in Monday's 3-1 loss at Seattle, as he went 2-for-4 with a single and a double.

Our View:

Cust is hitting very well right now, as he registered multiple hits in four of his last five games, with three homers and six RBI over the span. He is hitting .295 over 61 at-bats this month as well.

August 23, 2009

Jack Cust carried the A's offensively in Sunday's 9-4 win over Oakland at McAfee Coliseum, as he went 3-for-3 with four RBI and three runs scored. He hit a single and two homers, both coming off Rick Porcello.

Our View:

Cust hit three homers over his last four games, and has 19 for the season. His fantasy value would be higher if not for a .240 batting average.

August 22, 2009

Jack Cust went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Oakland's 3-2 loss to the Tigers on Friday.

Our View:

Cust is breaking out of a major August slump and now has five hits in his last six at-bats, including a homer and a pair of RBI. Still, his average is just .235 on the season.

August 20, 2009

Jack Cust went 2-for-2 with a single and a solo homer off Alfredo Aceves in tonight's 3-2 loss to the Yankees at McAfee Coliseum.

Our View:

Cust snapped a 26-game drought without a homer, and now has 17 for the season. Hopefully fantasy owners won't have to wait long for his next blast.

July 1, 2009

Jack Cust went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer off Justin Verlander in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Tigers at McAfee Coliseum.

Our View:

Cust has 14 homers, and is off to a nice start in July. He should remain a good source for power if fantasy owners can deal with his dismal .225 batting average.

June 18, 2009

Jack Cust was 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored as Oakland defeated the Dodgers 5-4 on Wednesday. He also made an error in right field and was later pulled in a defensive switch.

Our View:

After failing in the three-hole, Cust is now hitting second in between Adam Kennedy and Matt Holliday, which should be a nice spot for him. He entered tonight's game hitting only .154 this month, but tonight marked half of his hits this month have left the park.

June 9, 2009

Jack Cust went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Monday's 4-3 win over the Twins at McAfee Coliseum.

Our View:

Cust is only hitting .239, but remains a nice source for power with 10 homers. That marks his third homer of June.

June 5, 2009

Jack Cust's MRI did not find anything major regarding his back ailment, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Our View:

He is penciled into tonight's lineup against Baltimore, but could end up being a late scratch as he is walking gingerly. We will keep you posted on his status.

June 5, 2009

Jack Cust was held out of the lineup on Thursday due to tightness in his back and is likely to sit Friday as well according to Athletics.com.

Our View:

A's manager Bob Geren said Cust's back bothers him the most when he is running, so he'll probably be out of the outfield for a little while. But Geren also said a trip to the disabled list is unlikely and that the A's DH should be considered day-to-day.

June 2, 2009

Jack Cust is still dealing with tightness in his back while running, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Our View:

Cust could still play through the ailment, and will work strictly in the DH role for a few days while he recovers.

May 29, 2009

According to the Minnesota Star-Tribune, Jack Cust left Friday's game after just one at-bat with back spasms.

Our View:

Cust has had continuous back issues in his career, but he's usually good to go after a day or two of rest. He left Wednesday's game with the same problem, so this time it might be more serious. He was replaced by Bobby Crosby.

May 27, 2009

The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that Jack Cust expects to return to the lineup on Friday after missing Wednesday's game with back spasms.

Our View:

Cust indicated that he has suffered from back spasms in the past, and he usually only misses one game. That looks to be the case again this time, and it helps that he will get an extra day of rest with the off day Thursday. Expect him to be back on Friday, and he should stay in the lineup going forward.

May 7, 2009

Jack Cust became the latest major leaguer to crank out a grand slam as the A's beat the Rangers 9-4 on Thursday. It was his only hit in four at bats.

Our View:

Cust has turned in strong performances at the plate in four of his last five games. In the fifth game, he struck out four times. That is the story with Cust - you take the good with the bad. However, both the good and bad have come at a slower rate in 2009. He has only four home runs, and has struck out "just" 27 times. He has also drawn 18 walks through 26 games.

May 6, 2009

Jack Cust had three hits in four trips to the plate as he pushed his average up to .299 on the season. In addition, Cust had a rare outing without a strikeout or walk.

Our View:

This was the second straight games that the "three outcome" star (HR, BB, K), failed to record any of the three. The bating average continues to be a nice value from Cust since his power stroke has yet to appear (three home runs). Count on the power returning and the average going south before all is said and done.

May 3, 2009

Jack Cust was 2-for-4 and popped his third home run of the season in Sunday's 15-inning loss to the Mariners. It was a two-run shot.

Our View:

Cust is having a decent season and has his average all the way up to .280. He showed good pop last season with 33 homers, but only hit .231. This year the average is a big improvement, but he's only knocked three out of the park. Doing well in both categories in the same season may be too much to ask of him.

April 14, 2009

The AP reports that Jack Cust homered for the second time this season and also extended his on base streak to 36 games in Monday's win over the Red Sox.

Our View:

Cust is hitting .381 to start the year, but has struck out seven times, a perennial Achilles Heel for him in the past. Still, his 36 consecutive games reaching base is tops in baseball, an impressive feat for a guy who traditionally hits around .250. Keep an eye on Cust, but be ready for a massive cool down.

April 11, 2009

Jack Cust was 2-for-3 with two RBI, a walk and his first home run on Saturday as the A's fell to the Mariners 8-5.

Our View:

It's way to early to get excited about Cust's .467 average this season. He's hot right now, but the slugger hit just .231 last year with 197 strikeouts. Expect his average to regress to the norm soon.

April 8, 2009

Jack Cust was 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Angels.

Our View:

The only time Cust didn't reach base he struck out. What a shock! The only thing holding back Cust from being an extremely solid fantasy option is the feast-or-famine nature of his game.

March 25, 2009

Jack Cust was 2-for-3 with an RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the White Sox.

Our View:

Cust was back in the lineup after missing time with back stiffness and picked up right where he left off. He's hitting .342 this spring, but you can bet the average will come down once the regular season gets going. Expect 30 home run power, but it comes at a price. Last year's .231 average and nearly 200 Ks will attest to that.

March 24, 2009

Outfielder/DH Jack Cust did not play on Tuesday due to a sore lower back, but the injury is not believed to be serious, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Our View:

The back tends to tighten up when one swings and misses so violently, so often.

March 21, 2009

Jack Cust was 3-for-4 with two RBI on Saturday as the A's fell to the Mariners 8-5. He raised his average to .273.

Our View:

He is set to be the A's starting right fielder, and has solid power numbers, but he needs to raise the average and cut down on the Ks if he's going to make any real fantasy noise. Quietly hit 33 home runs last year, but is a lesser version of Adam Dunn if he can't bring the average up.

February 26, 2009

Rightfielder Jack Cust drove in the lone Oakland run with a sixth-inning home run as the A's fell 3-1 to the Angels.

Our View:

After Cust stayed put amid trade rumors this offseason, it appears the A's are comfortable with him being the everyday rightfielder. He will be a solid mid-round pick but will need to cut down on his strikeouts.

January 23, 2009

Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star believes the Blue Jays are conducting trade talks with the Oakland A's regarding the services of Jack Cust. Griffin says there have been delays between Toronto GM J.P. Ricciardi and his good friend, A's GM Billy Beane, because the cash-strapped Jays need to evaluate at Spring Training who is dispensable, based on need.

Our View:

The two areas the Jays will be able to afford subtraction are left-handed relievers and infielders.

January 22, 2009

The Contra Costa Times reports that Jack Cust will see plenty of work in right field this season.

Our View:

Cust's defense has been picked apart by some, and many believe he is better off simply as a DH. However, it appears he will maintain his outfield eligibility for at least one more season.

January 14, 2009

The Sports Ticker reports that Jack Cust avoided arbitration on Wednesday by signing a one-year deal with the Oakland A's. Cust drew 111 walks, hit 33 home runs, drove in 77 RBI, and scored 77 runs in 148 games a season ago. However, he also struck out 197 times and hit just .231.

Our View:

For all the pros that come with Cust, there are just as many cons. He should be a fixture in a more potent lineup next season which figures to increase his value. Cust will be selected in virtually all formats he is eligible for, but it remains to be seen just how much he will help his owners.

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