John A. “Jack” Zduriencik ( /zɜrˈɛnsɪk/; born January 11, 1951 in New Castle, PA) is the General Manager of Major League Baseball's Seattle Mariners.
Jack Zduriencik began his career in professional baseball as a second baseman in the Chicago White Sox farm system. From 1973 to 1974, he spent time playing for both the Gulf Coast White Sox and the Appleton Foxes.
Following his playing career, Jack spent several years as a coach for both baseball and football. His coaching tour included stops at Austin Peay State University (1975–77), Clairton High School (PA, 1977–80), and Tarpon Springs High School (FL, 1980–82).
Zduriencik returned to professional baseball in 1983. Successive roles involving scouting and player development comprised most of the next two-plus decades of his experience, as he spent time in the positions of:
Zduriencik was so successful in Milwaukee that many observers[who?] felt that he deserved a large part of the credit for the Brewers' eventual return to playoff contention in 2008. Brewers General Manager Doug Melvin praised Zduriencik's efforts when he was quoted as saying:
Seattle Mariners General Manager Jack Zduriencik on Hot Stove
Jack Zduriencik comments on Albert Pujols signing with Angels
Generals In Depth - Jack Zduriencik, General Manger of the Seattle Mariners
Sportspress Northwest talks with Jack Zduriencik
Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik Calls into Hot Stove
Jack Zduriencik and Cliff Lee speak about trade
On Notice: Jack Zduriencik GM of the Seattle Mariners
Jack Zduriencik on young players and roster building
NGW Greenroom w/ Seattle mariners GM Jack Zduriencik at safeco field Seattle wa.
Jack Zduriencik, Mariners GM, discusses the acquisition of Cliff Lee - SIRUS|XM
Jack Zduriencik, SEA GM, on signing Figgins, his starting rotation, and Beltre - Sirius|XM
Jack Zduriencik, Mariners GM on Felix Hernandez and M's Rotation - SIRIUS|XM Radio
Garbage Day - The Story of Jack Zduriencik with the Mariners
Rick Rizz and Jack Zduriencik at FanFest in peoria
Seattle Mariners General Manager Jack Zduriencik on Hot Stove
Jack Zduriencik comments on Albert Pujols signing with Angels
Generals In Depth - Jack Zduriencik, General Manger of the Seattle Mariners
Sportspress Northwest talks with Jack Zduriencik
Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik Calls into Hot Stove
Jack Zduriencik and Cliff Lee speak about trade
On Notice: Jack Zduriencik GM of the Seattle Mariners
Jack Zduriencik on young players and roster building
NGW Greenroom w/ Seattle mariners GM Jack Zduriencik at safeco field Seattle wa.
Jack Zduriencik, Mariners GM, discusses the acquisition of Cliff Lee - SIRUS|XM
Jack Zduriencik, SEA GM, on signing Figgins, his starting rotation, and Beltre - Sirius|XM
Jack Zduriencik, Mariners GM on Felix Hernandez and M's Rotation - SIRIUS|XM Radio
Garbage Day - The Story of Jack Zduriencik with the Mariners
Rick Rizz and Jack Zduriencik at FanFest in peoria
Jack Zduriencik on defense and Raul Ibanez
The 2011 Seattle Mariners Blow Chunks. A Message From Jack Zduriencik
Jack Zduriencik on signing Felix Hernandez
SPNW's Art Thiel talks with Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik
Jack Zduriencik and Don Wakamatsu on trading JJ Putz and young talent
Painful: Zduriencik is committed to building a winner
Marineros de Seattle inauguran academia en Boca Chica, Rep. Dominicana
SEA@CLE: Zduriencik on Jackson, Denorfia trades
Zduriencik on power options
Jack Zduriencik, SEA GM, on Cliff Lee extension and Erik Bedard resigning - Sirius|XM
Bob and Groz -- 7/2/2012
Bob and Groz -- 10/2/2013
Bob and Groz -- 5/24/2013
New York Yankees Derek Jeter interview with YES Network's Meredith Marakovits & Jack Curry
77th Annual Sports Star of the Year Highlight Video
Danny Hultzen Interview: Root Sports NW
Robinson Cano & Jay Z Ink $240 Million Deal With Seattle Mariners!
Kaci Aitchison - Previewing Opening Day 2010 with the Mariners
2012 Draft Day Interview with Ray Farmer
2014 Jupiter Interview: Murray Cook, former MLB GM - #pgtourney
Mariners tell Ichiro he's overrated
MS&D; | Sean McNamee Interview
Albert Pujols 2011 World Series Post Game Interview