Pete Craig
Born: 7/10/1940 in LaSalle, ON, CAN
MLB Debut: 1964-09-06 | Final Game: 1966-09-24
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Peter Joel Craig
Biography
Pete Craig, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1964 to 1966. Primarily serving as a position player, Craig made a brief but noteworthy impact during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 6 games, achieving a batting average of 0.667 with 2 hits, showcasing a remarkable ability to make contact during his limited appearances. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, Craig's performance demonstrated his potential during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball.
Although Craig's time in the majors was short-lived, his high batting average speaks to his skill at the plate. He played during a time when the game was evolving, and his contributions, while modest in terms of statistics, reflect the competitive environment of the mid-1960s. After his retirement on September 24, 1966, Craig's career remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 28 | 23 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 11.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 48.60 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 8.16 | -474.6 |
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
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 | 0.667 | 0.750 | 0.667 | 1.417 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | WS2 | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | WS2 | P | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | WS2 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit | MI | 1961, 1962, 1963 |