Pete Craig
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964-1966)
Pete Craig was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1966 for the Washington Senators, a span of 3 seasons. Across 6 career appearances, he went 0-3 with a 11.50 ERA and 3 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1964-09-06
- Last Game
- 1966-09-24
Full name: Peter Joel Craig
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 48.60 | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.1 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 8.16 | 3.50 (-133%) | -473.2 |
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 28 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 11.50 | — | -473 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .667 | .750 | .667 | 1.417 | 0 |
Career AVG .667 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +168.6% above league average.
Career OBP .750 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — +141.1% above league average.
Career SLG .667 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +77.6% above league average.
Career OPS 1.417 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — +106.4% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | WS2 | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | WS2 | AL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 13.1 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 8.78 |
| Away | 2 | 4.2 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 19.29 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-09-24 | TEX | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-28 | TEX | KC1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-15 | TEX | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965-09-06 | TEX | CLE | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-10-04 | TEX | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-06 | TEX | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 6 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-09-24 | TEX | CHW | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965-09-28 | TEX | KC1 | L | 3.1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-15 | TEX | NYY | L | 7.0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965-09-06 | TEX | CLE | L | 4.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-10-04 | TEX | BOS | — | 0.2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-06 | TEX | DET | — | 1.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit | MI | 1961, 1962, 1963 |
Pete Craig: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 6, 1964 and the final game on September 24, 1966, Pete Craig built the record summarized on this page. Craig's only club in the season tables is the Washington Senators. Craig is listed as a pitcher at 220 pounds on a 6-foot-5 frame. Craig hit left-handed while throwing right-handed, per the bio block. Craig was born on July 10, 1940, in LaSalle, ON, CAN. Craig's full given name, per the bio, is Peter Joel Craig.
Craig's career pitching line is 0 wins, 3 losses and a 11.50 ERA over 6 appearances. Also on Craig's record: 3 strikeouts. The league ERA over Craig's seasons was 3.53, so the 11.50 figure ran 225.5% worse than average. In 1965, one of the busiest seasons, Craig posted a 8.16 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.50.
The position breakdown shows 6 games, all at pitcher.
Craig's college years, 1961, 1962, and 1963, were spent at University of Detroit Mercy. Craig's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 12 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete Craig
- What years did Pete Craig play?
- Pete Craig played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1966.
- Was Pete Craig a pitcher?
- Yes. Pete Craig pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Pete Craig hit?
- Pete Craig hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Pete Craig play for?
- Pete Craig played for one team, the Washington Senators (1964–1966).
- What were Pete Craig's career stats?
- In 6 games, Pete Craig went 0-3 with a 11.50 ERA, 3 strikeouts, and 18.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Pete Craig play?
- Pete Craig played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pete Craig and how much did he weigh?
- Pete Craig was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Pete Craig's career ERA?
- Pete Craig finished with a 11.50 career ERA, going 0-3 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Pete Craig have?
- Pete Craig recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Pete Craig in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete Craig has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.